Optimal vs Zifo
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
Zifo
Median Salary
$101,933
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$84,469 – $125,626
Total Filings
15
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 26.7%
Level III 20.0%
Level IV 20.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 7
$100–125K 4
$125–150K 2
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Optimal | Zifo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $98,301 | $101,933 |
| P25 – P75 | $90,896 – $107,203 | $84,469 – $125,626 |
| Filings | 15 | 15 |
Wage Levels
Optimal
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%
Zifo
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 26.7%
Level III 20.0%
Level IV 20.0%
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
Zifo
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 7
$100–125K 4
$125–150K 2
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0