Prevailing Wage for Administrative Services Managers
The prevailing wage for Administrative Services Managers under SOC 11-3012 is set by the DOL at four experience levels, from entry-level Administrator to a senior Administrative Director. Whether you're filing as an Administrative Coordinator or a Business Administrator, the wage floor shifts significantly by city and work location.
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Level 1 covers entry-level administrative managers with limited experience, typically one to two years in the field, performing routine tasks under close supervision with little independent authority over departmental operations or staff.
Level 2 applies to qualified candidates with a few years of hands-on administrative management experience. This is the most common filing level for Administrative Services Managers, reflecting mid-career professionals handling day-to-day operations with moderate autonomy.
Level 3 covers experienced managers who independently oversee multiple administrative functions, mentor junior staff, and exercise significant judgment. Candidates at this level typically have seven or more years of relevant management experience.
Level 4 applies to fully competent senior leaders, such as an Administrative Director overseeing organization-wide operations, setting policy, and managing large teams. This level reflects the top of the occupation's independent authority and scope.
Prevailing Wage for Administrative Services Managers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Job postings for Administrative Services Managers often use titles like Office Manager or Operations Manager that can be filed under different SOC codes. Confirm your LCA cites SOC 11-3012 to ensure the correct prevailing wage floor applies to your offer.
Account for excluded pay components in admin comp
Administrative Services Manager offers frequently bundle performance bonuses and one-time signing bonuses into the total compensation. These do not count toward prevailing wage compliance. Verify your guaranteed base salary alone meets the applicable level floor.
Target high-concentration metros for admin management roles
Denver, Seattle, and the New York metro area consistently show above-national-median prevailing wages for this occupation across all four levels. If you have location flexibility, these markets offer both stronger wage floors and denser employer activity.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-3012.00 alongside Administrative Services Managers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Administrative Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Administrative Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Administrative Coordinator positions fall under SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Administrative Director Prevailing Wage
Administrative Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Administrative Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Administrative Manager Prevailing Wage
Administrative Manager Prevailing Wage
Administrative Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Administrative Officer Prevailing Wage
Administrative Officer Prevailing Wage
Administrative Officer positions fall under SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Administrator Prevailing Wage
Administrator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Administrator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Business Administrator Prevailing Wage
Business Administrator Prevailing Wage
Business Administrator is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Business Manager Prevailing Wage
Business Manager Prevailing Wage
Business Manager positions fall under SOC 11-3012.00 (Administrative Services Managers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for Administrative Services Managers?
DOL sets prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through surveys of employers across every metro area. For each area, DOL calculates four wage levels based on the distribution of wages paid to workers in the occupation. Employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the level that matches the position's actual duties and supervision.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I identify which applies to my job offer?
The four levels reflect increasing experience, independence, and scope. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is a qualified professional performing standard duties; Level 3 is an experienced manager with significant autonomy; Level 4 is fully competent senior leadership. OFLC defines each level, and the employer's LCA must cite the level that honestly reflects the posted position's day-to-day responsibilities, not just the candidate's total career experience.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much from city to city?
DOL bases wages on regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, which capture local labor market conditions independently for each metro area. A denser employer market with high demand for administrative talent, such as Seattle or the New York area, produces higher wage floors than smaller or lower-cost markets. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, so if your employer operates across multiple locations, the city where you physically work controls the floor.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA certifying a wage below the applicable prevailing wage level for the worksite will not satisfy DOL requirements. USCIS can deny the H-1B or other sponsored visa petition if the LCA wage is insufficient. Employers found to have underpaid sponsored workers face back-wage liability, civil fines, and debarment from future sponsorship. If your offer is below the floor, you should discuss a salary adjustment before the LCA is filed, not after.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Administrative Services Managers in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search, DOL's official lookup tool, to query prevailing wages by SOC code 11-3012 and a specific metro area or county. Select the survey year matching the LCA your employer plans to file. You can also cross-reference national and regional figures through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers have sponsored this role and in which locations, so you can narrow your search before looking up the exact wage floor.
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