Optimal vs Standard & Poor'S Financial
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Optimal
Median Salary
$98,301
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$90,896 – $107,203
Total Filings
15
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 6
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Standard & Poor'S Financial
Median Salary
$153,388
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$145,000 – $154,697
Total Filings
5
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 20.0%
Level III 40.0%
Level IV 40.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 0
$125–150K 2
$150–175K 3
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Optimal | Standard & Poor'S Financial | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $98,301 | $153,388 |
| P25 – P75 | $90,896 – $107,203 | $145,000 – $154,697 |
| Filings | 15 | 5 |
Wage Levels
Optimal
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%
Standard & Poor'S Financial
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 20.0%
Level III 40.0%
Level IV 40.0%
Salary Distribution
Optimal
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 6
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Standard & Poor'S Financial
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 0
$125–150K 2
$150–175K 3
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0