What Photonics Engineers 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 $102,684.
Level I (Entry)
$85,078
8 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$147,400
31 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$158,621
49 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$187,762
27 filed
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Photonics Engineers (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.