Engineers, All Other wage levels in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
In San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, a Engineers, All Other job reaches Level III at $170,831 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
The four thresholds
| Level | Entries | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1 | $105,664 | $50.80 |
| Level II | 2 | $138,237 | $66.46 |
| Level III | 3 | $170,831 | $82.13 |
| Level IV | 4 | $203,404 | $97.79 |
Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.
Example
At $185,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $203,404 (+$18,404). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.
The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.
What this occupation covers
All engineers not listed separately.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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