Financial Specialists, All Other wage levels in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, a Financial Specialists, All Other job reaches Level III at $93,476 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 13-2099 · OEWS area 16980 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Financial Specialists, All Other (SOC 13-2099), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$57,741$27.76
Level II2$75,608$36.35
Level III3$93,476$44.94
Level IV4$111,343$53.53

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

Example

At $100,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $111,343 (+$11,343). 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 financial specialists not listed separately.

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.