These adjustments aim to stop the use of the visa program as a pipeline for low-cost foreign labor that undercuts American workers. The new wage floors are intended to ensure that the H-1B program is not exploited to reduce labor costs at the expense of the local workforce.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Labor Department Raises Entry H1B Wage to $98,000
US Politics11 days ago
The US government is tightening eligibility for specialty occupation visas by mandating higher salaries for foreign hires to curb fraud and protect domestic jobs. The US Department of Labor is increasing the entry level H-1B wage from $73,000 to $98,000, while compensation for other wage tiers will rise by 21% to 24%.
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