Ernst & Young U.S. vs Microsoft
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Ernst & Young U.S.
Median Salary
$171,400
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$128,442 – $213,429
Total Filings
1,560
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 5.0%
Level II 45.3%
Level III 29.1%
Level IV 20.6%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 135
$100–125K 228
$125–150K 222
$150–175K 226
$175–200K 244
$200–225K 210
$225–250K 86
$250K+ 209
Microsoft
Median Salary
$180,710
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$163,240 – $200,000
Total Filings
1,338
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 2
$100–125K 18
$125–150K 114
$150–175K 412
$175–200K 454
$200–225K 221
$225–250K 79
$250K+ 38
Stats · FY2026
| Ernst & Young U.S. | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $171,400 | $180,710 |
| P25 – P75 | $128,442 – $213,429 | $163,240 – $200,000 |
| Filings | 1,560 | 1,338 |
Wage Levels
Ernst & Young U.S.
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 5.0%
Level II 45.3%
Level III 29.1%
Level IV 20.6%
Microsoft
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%
Salary Distribution
Ernst & Young U.S.
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 135
$100–125K 228
$125–150K 222
$150–175K 226
$175–200K 244
$200–225K 210
$225–250K 86
$250K+ 209
Microsoft
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 2
$100–125K 18
$125–150K 114
$150–175K 412
$175–200K 454
$200–225K 221
$225–250K 79
$250K+ 38