Prevailing Wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Prevailing wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers is set by the DOL across four experience levels, from entry-level Information Systems Manager roles through fully competent positions such as Application Development Director or Computing Services Director. The floor varies significantly by city, reflecting regional labor market differences measured through federal occupational employment surveys.
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Entry-level candidates with limited professional experience in managing IT functions or systems teams. Typically recent graduates or those transitioning into a management role for the first time, working under close direction with defined scope and limited independent decision-making authority.
The most common filing level for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Candidates with moderate experience managing IT teams or systems independently, applying established practices, and exercising judgment on routine decisions without constant oversight from senior leadership.
Experienced managers overseeing complex IT functions, multiple teams, or cross-departmental technology programs. These professionals exercise significant independent judgment, mentor junior managers, and contribute to organizational technology strategy with minimal supervision.
Fully competent senior leaders such as an Information Systems Director or Data Processing Manager, responsible for enterprise-wide IT strategy, budget authority, and executive-level accountability. These roles define policy, lead large organizations, and operate with full autonomy.
Prevailing Wage for Computer and Information Systems 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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Verify your filing level against management scope
Employers sometimes file Information Systems Manager roles at Level 1 when the actual duties, including budget authority or direct reports across multiple teams, clearly align with Level 2 or Level 3. Confirm the level reflects your real managerial responsibilities before accepting an offer.
Watch for excluded equity and bonus compensation
Tech-sector compensation for this occupation is often equity-heavy. RSU grants, signing bonuses, and annual performance bonuses do not count toward prevailing wage compliance. Only base salary satisfies the DOL floor, so a headline total compensation number can mask a non-compliant base.
Compare metros before evaluating competing offers
The prevailing wage for this occupation in San Jose far exceeds the floor in Boston or New York. If you are comparing offers across cities, the DOL worksite city on the LCA controls which floor applies, not the company headquarters location.
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Companies that have previously sponsored Computer and Information Systems Managers are visible on Migrate Mate by filtering for the role and visa type. Seeing a company's historical sponsorship count helps you prioritize employers already familiar with the LCA and H-1B process for this occupation.
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Find Jobs for this rolePrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 11-3021.00 alongside Computer and Information Systems Managers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Application Development Director Prevailing Wage
Application Development Director Prevailing Wage
Application Development Director positions fall under SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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.
Computing Services Director Prevailing Wage
Computing Services Director Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Computing Services Director for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Data Processing Manager Prevailing Wage
Data Processing Manager Prevailing Wage
Data Processing Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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.
Information Systems Director (IS Director) Prevailing Wage
Information Systems Director (IS Director) Prevailing Wage
Information Systems Director (IS Director) positions fall under SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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.
Information Systems Manager (IS Manager) Prevailing Wage
Information Systems Manager (IS Manager) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Information Systems Manager (IS Manager) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor) Prevailing Wage
Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor) Prevailing Wage
Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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.
Information Technology Director (IT Director) Prevailing Wage
Information Technology Director (IT Director) Prevailing Wage
Information Technology Director (IT Director) positions fall under SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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.
Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) Prevailing Wage
Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director) Prevailing Wage
MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director) Prevailing Wage
MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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.
Technical Services Manager Prevailing Wage
Technical Services Manager Prevailing Wage
Technical Services Manager positions fall under SOC 11-3021.00 (Computer and Information Systems 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 Computer and Information Systems Managers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through employer surveys across defined geographic areas. For each area, DOL publishes four wage levels tied to experience and complexity of work. Employers file a Labor Condition Application through OFLC certifying they will pay at least the prevailing wage for the worksite location and level selected.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision and limited scope. Level 2 covers qualified professionals applying established practices with moderate independence, and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 is for experienced managers with complex, multi-team responsibility. Level 4 applies to senior directors with enterprise-wide authority. DOL's level definitions are based on supervisory scope, independence, and complexity, not solely years of experience.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much between cities?
DOL sets wages by metropolitan statistical area using regional OES survey data, which captures what employers in that specific labor market actually pay. Dense tech markets like San Jose or San Francisco produce higher surveyed wages than smaller metros, pushing the local floor up significantly. The LCA must list the actual worksite city, so the employer cannot use a lower-cost headquarters location to satisfy the prevailing wage requirement if you work elsewhere.
What happens if an offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
USCIS will not approve an H-1B or similar sponsored petition if the LCA wage level is inconsistent with the duties described, and DOL can audit or reject an LCA that underpays the applicable floor. If the base salary falls below the certified wage, the employer is out of compliance and the visa petition is at risk. The candidate may also be liable for back wages in a DOL investigation.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up current DOL wage rates by occupation and metropolitan area. Search for SOC code 11-3021 and select the metro covering your worksite. O*NET provides additional context on the occupation's duties and alternate titles. For employers actively sponsoring this role, Migrate Mate lets you filter by role and location to see companies with a verified history of sponsoring Computer and Information Systems Managers.
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