Optimal vs Standard & Poor'S Financial
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2025
Optimal
Median Salary
$93,642
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$90,000 – $102,190
Total Filings
14
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 42.9%
Level II 57.1%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 1
$75–100K 9
$100–125K 4
$125–150K 0
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Standard & Poor'S Financial
Median Salary
$146,920
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$142,331 – $179,220
Total Filings
14
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 21.4%
Level III 50.0%
Level IV 28.6%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 1
$125–150K 7
$150–175K 2
$175–200K 4
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2025
| Optimal | Standard & Poor'S Financial | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $93,642 | $146,920 |
| P25 – P75 | $90,000 – $102,190 | $142,331 – $179,220 |
| Filings | 14 | 14 |
Wage Levels
Optimal
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 42.9%
Level II 57.1%
Standard & Poor'S Financial
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 21.4%
Level III 50.0%
Level IV 28.6%
Salary Distribution
Optimal
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 1
$75–100K 9
$100–125K 4
$125–150K 0
$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 1
$125–150K 7
$150–175K 2
$175–200K 4
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0