Gap vs Hs
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Gap
Median Salary
$156,998
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$116,230 – $200,000
Total Filings
7
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 16.7%
Level III 16.7%
Level IV 66.7%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 2
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 1
$225–250K 1
$250K+ 0
Hs
Median Salary
$131,186
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$112,923 – $161,720
Total Filings
7
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 57.1%
Level III 28.6%
Level IV 14.3%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 2
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Gap | Hs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $156,998 | $131,186 |
| P25 – P75 | $116,230 – $200,000 | $112,923 – $161,720 |
| Filings | 7 | 7 |
Wage Levels
Gap
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 16.7%
Level III 16.7%
Level IV 66.7%
Hs
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 57.1%
Level III 28.6%
Level IV 14.3%
Salary Distribution
Gap
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 2
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 1
$225–250K 1
$250K+ 0
Hs
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 2
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0