What Cost Estimators earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $74,127.
Level I (Entry)
$64,890
39 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$87,700
44 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$119,633
50 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$139,017
91 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for cost estimators
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Accenture | $154,150 |
| Turner Townsend | $135,000 |
| Cumming Management | $120,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Cost Estimators (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.