What Database Architects 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 $71,460.
Level I (Entry)
$103,073
102 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$122,183
544 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$145,600
355 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$174,533
387 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for database architects
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Salesforce | $233,500 |
| Zoox | $204,214 |
| $199,500 | |
| JPMORGAN Chase | $189,800 |
| Abbvie | $179,000 |
| Snowflake | $177,632 |
| Visa | $174,533 |
| Eli Lilly And | $170,000 |
| The Vanguard | $165,245 |
| Tredence | $165,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Database Architects (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.