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US proposes H-1B wage overhaul to raise foreign worker pay by about 14000 yearly
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Four-tier wage benchmarks could change what gets approved
The US Department of Labor has proposed major H-1B wage rule changes designed to narrow pay gaps by lifting foreign worker compensation by roughly $14,000 a year. The plan revises a four-tier wage benchmark system, which would affect new H-1B applications and reduce concerns that employers use cheaper labor, especially in tech roles.
- Proposed H-1B rules aim to increase pay by about $14,000 annually
- A revised four-tier wage system would raise benchmark wages
- Changes would impact new H-1B application decisions
- Policy targets concerns over pay gaps and cheaper labor use
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