Prevailing Wage for Management Analysts
If you're a Business Analyst, Management Consultant, or Administrative Analyst pursuing H-1B, E-3, or green card sponsorship, the prevailing wage floor for Management Analysts sets the minimum salary your employer must offer. DOL establishes four experience-based levels, and the required wage varies substantially by city and worksite.
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Entry-level candidates with limited relevant experience, typically performing routine analysis tasks under close supervision. Most workers at this level have a relevant bachelor's degree and are still building core competency in organizational evaluation and procedure design.
Qualified workers with moderate experience who perform standard analysis tasks with some independence. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Management Analysts, covering professionals who handle end-to-end project work without requiring constant oversight.
Experienced analysts who handle complex organizational studies, lead workstreams, and exercise significant judgment. Workers at this level typically guide junior staff and bring specialized expertise in a particular industry or functional area.
Fully competent senior analysts or principal consultants who design frameworks, drive organizational change initiatives, and operate with full autonomy. This level corresponds to lead or director-equivalent scope where the worker may supervise others and own client relationships.
Prevailing Wage for Management 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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Verify your worksite city before accepting
Management Analysts frequently embed at client sites rather than employer headquarters. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, and prevailing wages in Puerto Rico metros run a fraction of major mainland markets, so a posted national salary may clear the floor in one city and miss it in another.
Watch how performance bonuses are counted
Consulting and advisory employers often structure total comp with discretionary bonuses tied to utilization or project revenue. DOL prevailing wage compliance requires the guaranteed base salary alone to meet the floor; discretionary bonuses and signing bonuses amortized over employment generally cannot fill a gap.
Expect most consulting employers to file at Level 2
Management Analysts at in-house strategy teams, Big Four firms, and boutique consultancies typically receive Level 2 filings, even for roles carrying a manager title. If your offer letter reflects Level 1 wages but your duties involve independent project ownership, the level classification may warrant scrutiny.
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Find Jobs for Management AnalystsPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 13-1111.00 alongside Management Analysts, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Administrative Analyst Prevailing Wage
Administrative Analyst Prevailing Wage
Administrative Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-1111.00 (Management 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 Analyst Prevailing Wage
Business Analyst Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Business Analyst for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1111.00 (Management Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Business Consultant Prevailing Wage
Business Consultant Prevailing Wage
Business Consultant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-1111.00 (Management 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.
Employment Programs Analyst Prevailing Wage
Employment Programs Analyst Prevailing Wage
Employment Programs Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-1111.00 (Management 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.
Management Consultant Prevailing Wage
Management Consultant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Management Consultant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1111.00 (Management Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Organizational Development Consultant Prevailing Wage
Organizational Development Consultant Prevailing Wage
Organizational Development Consultant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-1111.00 (Management 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.
Performance Management Analyst Prevailing Wage
Performance Management Analyst Prevailing Wage
Performance Management Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-1111.00 (Management 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.
Program Management Analyst Prevailing Wage
Program Management Analyst Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Program Management Analyst for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1111.00 (Management Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Management Analysts?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for Management Analysts using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The OFLC publishes wage determinations for each metropolitan area and for non-metropolitan regions. Employers filing an LCA must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage or the employer's own internal wage for the position, whichever is higher.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL assigns four levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Level 1 covers entry-level supervised work; Level 2 applies to qualified professionals performing standard duties independently; Level 3 covers experienced workers handling complex assignments; Level 4 is reserved for fully autonomous senior or lead roles. Your employer selects the level when filing the LCA, and that selection must accurately reflect the actual duties described in the petition. If your day-to-day responsibilities are more complex than the stated level, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Management Analyst role differ so much from city to city?
DOL derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions directly set the floor. High-cost metros with dense concentrations of consulting and technology employers push survey averages up, while smaller or lower-cost markets produce lower floors. The LCA must use the wage for the actual worksite county or metropolitan area, not the employer's headquarters city, which is why a role with a fixed national salary may comply in one location and fall short in another.
What happens if an employer's offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA with a wage below the applicable prevailing wage floor. If DOL or USCIS identifies a shortfall during review, the petition can be denied or an RFE issued. Employees on active sponsorship who later receive an audit finding may also face back-pay liability for the employer. Accepting an offer below the prevailing wage for your location and level creates compliance risk for both the worker and the employer throughout the sponsorship period.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Management Analyst role in a specific U.S. city?
The OFLC Wage Search tool lets you look up prevailing wages by SOC code and metropolitan area. Search for SOC 13-1111 and select the worksite metro to see all four level wages. You can also cross-reference the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics to understand how regional survey data underpins those figures. Migrate Mate lists employers with documented sponsorship history for this occupation, letting you compare which companies have filed for Management Analysts in the markets where you want to work.
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