What Mental Health Counselors 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 $44,002.
Level I (Entry)
$55,349
53 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$65,000
70 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$76,812
28 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$99,351
14 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for mental health counselors
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| The Asian Americans For Community Involvement Of Santa Clara County I | $92,772 |
| Sea Mar Community Health Centers | $71,905 |
| Purdue University | $70,499 |
| Gandara Mental Health Center | $60,500 |
| Michael Dulchin MD P C | $42,432 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Mental Health Counselors (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.