Financial Managers wage levels in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, a Financial Managers job reaches Level III at $190,716 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 11-3031 · OEWS area 16980 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$113,568$54.60
Level II2$152,152$73.15
Level III3$190,716$91.69
Level IV4$229,300$110.24

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $210,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $229,300 (+$19,300). 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

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

H1B Math is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.