Prevailing Wage for Computer Systems Analysts
Prevailing wage for Computer Systems Analysts, whether your offer letter reads Information Systems Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or Computer Analyst, is set by the DOL across four experience-based levels. The wage floor shifts significantly by city and metro area, so the same role title can carry very different minimums in San Francisco versus Dallas.
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Level 1 covers entry-level analysts who perform routine assignments under close supervision, typically with a bachelor's degree and limited professional experience. The work involves applying standard procedures with little independent judgment and minimal responsibility for outcomes.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Computer Systems Analysts. It applies to candidates with a degree plus meaningful work experience who handle moderately complex assignments independently, making routine decisions within established guidelines and occasionally guiding junior colleagues.
Level 3 covers experienced analysts who design and implement solutions for complex systems problems with broad technical autonomy. They typically lead project components, interpret requirements without direct supervision, and serve as a resource for less senior team members.
Level 4 applies to fully competent senior analysts who direct major systems initiatives, set technical direction, and are recognized as subject-matter authorities. They exercise independent judgment on problems that have significant organizational or operational impact.
Prevailing Wage for Computer Systems Analysts 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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Spot consulting firm level compression
IT consulting firms and managed-services vendors disproportionately file Computer Systems Analysts petitions at Level 1 or 2, even for analysts managing enterprise-wide integration projects. Confirm your scope of work matches the level before accepting the offer.
Watch for analyst-to-architect title aliasing
Roles titled Systems Architect or IT Solutions Architect are sometimes filed under Computer Systems Analysts, and vice versa, each carrying a different wage floor. Verify your LCA cites SOC 15-1211 before comparing the salary against this occupation's DOL data.
Compare San Jose and Washington DC floors directly
San Jose and San Francisco pay significantly more than Washington DC for Computer Systems Analysts across all four levels, despite both being high-cost federal-contractor markets. If your employer operates in the DC region, the floor differs substantially from West Coast benchmarks.
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Computer Systems Analysts sponsorship clusters heavily among federal contractors and defense-adjacent firms, especially in the DC metro. Migrate Mate shows historical sponsorship counts by employer, so you can identify which contractors have sponsored this specific occupation before targeting applications.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 15-1211.00 alongside Computer Systems Analysts, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Applications Analyst Prevailing Wage
Applications Analyst Prevailing Wage
Applications Analyst positions fall under SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). 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.
Business Systems Analyst Prevailing Wage
Business Systems Analyst Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Business Systems Analyst for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Computer Analyst Prevailing Wage
Computer Analyst Prevailing Wage
Computer Analyst is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). 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.
Computer Systems Consultant Prevailing Wage
Computer Systems Consultant Prevailing Wage
Computer Systems Consultant positions fall under SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). 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 Analyst (ISA) Prevailing Wage
Information Systems Analyst (ISA) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Information Systems Analyst (ISA) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst) Prevailing Wage
IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst) Prevailing Wage
IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). 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.
IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst) Prevailing Wage
IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst) Prevailing Wage
IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst) positions fall under SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). 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.
Programmer Analyst Prevailing Wage
Programmer Analyst Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Programmer Analyst for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Systems Analyst Prevailing Wage
Systems Analyst Prevailing Wage
Systems Analyst is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 15-1211.00 (Computer Systems Analysts). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Computer Systems Analysts?
DOL derives prevailing wages from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, which collects salary data from employers across every metropolitan area in the country. For each area, DOL calculates four wage thresholds tied to experience level. Those figures are published by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification and are updated annually. Employers must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable floor before USCIS will approve an H-1B or similar petition.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
DOL's four levels reflect increasing experience and autonomy. Level 1 is entry-level work under close supervision. Level 2 is independent work within established guidelines, the most common level for this occupation. Level 3 covers complex assignments with broad technical autonomy. Level 4 applies to senior analysts directing major initiatives. Your level should match the actual duties and supervision structure in the job, not simply your years in the field or your preferred title.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Computer Systems Analysts role vary so much by city?
DOL uses regional OES survey data, so prevailing wages reflect local labor market conditions rather than a single national figure. Cities with dense concentrations of technology employers tend to report higher median wages, which pushes their prevailing wage floors up. The LCA rule requires the employer to use the wage data for the specific metropolitan area where the employee will work, meaning the worksite city on the LCA controls which floor applies, even if company headquarters are elsewhere.
What happens if an employer's offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored Computer Systems Analysts position?
An offer below the applicable prevailing wage cannot be certified by DOL on the LCA, and without LCA certification USCIS will not approve the petition. The employer must increase the salary to at least the prevailing wage floor before submitting the LCA. If an underpayment is discovered after the petition is approved, the employer is liable for back wages under DOL enforcement rules. USCIS may also issue a Request for Evidence or denial if the wage discrepancy is identified during adjudication.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Computer Systems Analysts in a specific U.S. city?
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification publishes the current wage data through its online wage library, where you can search by occupation and metropolitan area. Select SOC code 15-1211, choose your worksite metro, and DOL returns the four level wages for that location. You can cross-check employer salary ranges against those figures before accepting an offer. Migrate Mate also lists sponsored Computer Systems Analysts roles filtered by location and shows which employers have a history of sponsoring the occupation, giving you a practical starting point for your search.
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