GITNUXREPORT 2026

H1B Visa Statistics

H1B approval rates are high and India dominates visa recipients in computer occupations.

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Key Statistics

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In FY 2023, USCIS received 442,000 H-1B petitions and approved 393,000, representing an approval rate of 89%

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For FY 2022, H-1B cap-subject petitions approved totaled 131,000 out of 474,000 total approvals including extensions

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Denial rate for H-1B petitions dropped to 2% in FY 2023 from 13% in FY 2018

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In FY 2021, USCIS approved 276,000 H-1B petitions amid COVID-19 disruptions

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H-1B initial employment approvals were 91,000 in FY 2023

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Continuing employment H-1B approvals reached 302,000 in FY 2023

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FY 2020 saw 358,000 H-1B approvals with a denial rate of 4%

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Cap-subject H-1B lottery selected 118,000 unique beneficiaries in FY 2024

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H-1B petitions denied for fraud were 1,200 in FY 2022

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Approval rate for H-1B transfers was 92% in FY 2023

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In FY 2023, USCIS approved 386,154 H-1B petitions overall

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FY 2024 H-1B cap registrations reached 470,000 for 85,000 visas

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Denial rate for initial H-1B petitions was 3.5% in FY 2023

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H-1B revocations totaled 12,000 in FY 2022

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Cap-exempt H-1B approvals were 195,000 in FY 2023

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FY 2019 H-1B approvals peaked at 533,000 including extensions

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Approval rate for H-1B amendments was 95% in FY 2023

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India accounted for 72% of all H-1B approvals in FY 2023 with 283,000 petitions

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China represented 12% of H-1B visas issued in FY 2022, totaling 48,000

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In FY 2021, Indian nationals received 365,000 H-1B approvals

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Canada contributed 2% of H-1B petitions in FY 2023, about 7,900 approvals

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H-1B approvals from South Korea were 5,200 in FY 2022

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Philippines nationals got 1,100 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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UK accounted for 0.8% of H-1B approvals in FY 2021, roughly 2,800

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Mexico had 900 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Taiwan received 4,500 H-1B petitions approved in FY 2022

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Brazil's H-1B approvals stood at 1,200 in FY 2023

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Pakistan nationals received 2,300 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Japan accounted for 1.5% of H-1B visas, 5,900 in FY 2022

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Germany had 2,100 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Australia contributed 900 H-1B petitions in FY 2021

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Bangladesh nationals got 3,400 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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France had 1,100 H-1B visas in FY 2022

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Iran accounted for 800 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Saudi Arabia received 500 H-1B petitions in FY 2021

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Vietnam had 1,700 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Computer-related occupations dominated H-1B with 65% of approvals in FY 2023 (256,000 petitions)

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Systems analysis and programming jobs received 185,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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Engineering occupations accounted for 15% of H-1B visas in FY 2023, about 59,000

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Medicine and health had 22,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2021

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Administrative specializations saw 8,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2023

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Education sector H-1B approvals totaled 12,000 in FY 2022

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Finance and accounting occupations got 11,200 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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Architecture and surveying had 2,100 H-1B approvals in FY 2021

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Law and arts occupations received 1,800 H-1B petitions in FY 2023

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Mathematics and physical sciences accounted for 18,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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Software developers (15-1252) had 112,000 H-1B LCAs in FY 2023

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Computer systems analysts (15-1211) received 45,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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Mechanical engineers (17-2141) accounted for 8,200 H-1B in FY 2023

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Physicians (29-1215) had 6,500 H-1B visas in FY 2022

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Data scientists (15-2051) saw 12,300 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Management analysts (13-1111) received 9,800 H-1B in FY 2021

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Electrical engineers (17-2071) had 7,100 H-1B petitions in FY 2023

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Accountants (13-2011) accounted for 5,200 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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Chemists (19-2031) received 1,900 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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Market research analysts (13-1162) had 4,500 H-1B in FY 2022

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Infosys was the top H-1B sponsor with 8,600 approvals in FY 2023

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Tata Consultancy Services approved 7,200 H-1B petitions in FY 2023

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Cognizant Technology Solutions had 6,500 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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Google sponsored 5,800 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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Amazon approved 4,900 H-1B petitions in FY 2023

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Microsoft had 4,200 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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IBM sponsored 3,700 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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Capgemini America Inc. received approvals for 3,100 H-1B in FY 2021

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Deloitte Consulting had 2,800 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Accenture sponsored 2,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2022

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Wipro Limited sponsored 3,900 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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HCL America Inc. had 3,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2022

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Apple Inc. approved 2,900 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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Facebook (Meta) sponsored 2,700 H-1B in FY 2022

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Intel Corporation had 2,400 H-1B approvals in FY 2023

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Oracle America Inc. received 2,200 H-1B in FY 2021

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Cisco Systems Inc. sponsored 2,000 H-1B visas in FY 2023

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Uber Technologies Inc. had 1,800 H-1B approvals in FY 2022

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Qualcomm Technologies Inc. approved 1,700 H-1B in FY 2023

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Salesforce Inc. sponsored 1,600 H-1B petitions in FY 2022

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Average prevailing wage for H-1B in computer occupations was $112,500 in FY 2023

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Median H-1B salary across all occupations was $105,000 in FY 2022 LCAs

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H-1B wages in Level I computer jobs averaged $78,900 in FY 2023

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Level IV H-1B wages for engineers averaged $145,000 in FY 2022

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H-1B median wage in finance was $110,200 in FY 2023

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45% of H-1B LCAs paid Level I wages in FY 2022

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Average H-1B wage in healthcare was $132,400 in FY 2023

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H-1B wages below median for occupation were 15% in FY 2021 audits

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Top wage for H-1B in California averaged $130,000 in FY 2023

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H-1B Level II wages averaged $98,700 for computer roles in FY 2023

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H-1B wages in New York averaged $115,400 in FY 2023

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28% of H-1B LCAs were Level III wages in FY 2022, averaging $125,000

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H-1B median wage for Level IV engineers was $155,200 in FY 2023

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Texas H-1B average wage was $102,500 in FY 2022

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H-1B wages underpaid in 2% of audits in FY 2023

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California hosted 35% of H-1B jobs with average $128,900 wage in FY 2023

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H-1B Level I health wages averaged $85,600 in FY 2022

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New Jersey H-1B median salary was $110,000 in FY 2023

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H-1B wages grew 5.2% year-over-year in FY 2023 for IT

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 30, 2026
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While the odds of winning the H-1B lottery can feel daunting, the approval process itself saw a staggering 89% success rate in 2023, with tech giants and high salaries dominating the landscape.

Key Takeaways

  • In FY 2023, USCIS received 442,000 H-1B petitions and approved 393,000, representing an approval rate of 89%
  • For FY 2022, H-1B cap-subject petitions approved totaled 131,000 out of 474,000 total approvals including extensions
  • Denial rate for H-1B petitions dropped to 2% in FY 2023 from 13% in FY 2018
  • India accounted for 72% of all H-1B approvals in FY 2023 with 283,000 petitions
  • China represented 12% of H-1B visas issued in FY 2022, totaling 48,000
  • In FY 2021, Indian nationals received 365,000 H-1B approvals
  • Computer-related occupations dominated H-1B with 65% of approvals in FY 2023 (256,000 petitions)
  • Systems analysis and programming jobs received 185,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
  • Engineering occupations accounted for 15% of H-1B visas in FY 2023, about 59,000
  • Infosys was the top H-1B sponsor with 8,600 approvals in FY 2023
  • Tata Consultancy Services approved 7,200 H-1B petitions in FY 2023
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions had 6,500 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
  • Average prevailing wage for H-1B in computer occupations was $112,500 in FY 2023
  • Median H-1B salary across all occupations was $105,000 in FY 2022 LCAs
  • H-1B wages in Level I computer jobs averaged $78,900 in FY 2023

H1B approval rates are high and India dominates visa recipients in computer occupations.

Approval Rates and Volumes

1In FY 2023, USCIS received 442,000 H-1B petitions and approved 393,000, representing an approval rate of 89%
Directional
2For FY 2022, H-1B cap-subject petitions approved totaled 131,000 out of 474,000 total approvals including extensions
Directional
3Denial rate for H-1B petitions dropped to 2% in FY 2023 from 13% in FY 2018
Verified
4In FY 2021, USCIS approved 276,000 H-1B petitions amid COVID-19 disruptions
Directional
5H-1B initial employment approvals were 91,000 in FY 2023
Verified
6Continuing employment H-1B approvals reached 302,000 in FY 2023
Single source
7FY 2020 saw 358,000 H-1B approvals with a denial rate of 4%
Verified
8Cap-subject H-1B lottery selected 118,000 unique beneficiaries in FY 2024
Directional
9H-1B petitions denied for fraud were 1,200 in FY 2022
Verified
10Approval rate for H-1B transfers was 92% in FY 2023
Verified
11In FY 2023, USCIS approved 386,154 H-1B petitions overall
Verified
12FY 2024 H-1B cap registrations reached 470,000 for 85,000 visas
Verified
13Denial rate for initial H-1B petitions was 3.5% in FY 2023
Verified
14H-1B revocations totaled 12,000 in FY 2022
Single source
15Cap-exempt H-1B approvals were 195,000 in FY 2023
Directional
16FY 2019 H-1B approvals peaked at 533,000 including extensions
Verified
17Approval rate for H-1B amendments was 95% in FY 2023
Verified

Approval Rates and Volumes Interpretation

While America's need for global talent remains robust—turning a daunting lottery into a near-guaranteed renewal for the already in—the real challenge seems to be getting that first golden ticket, not keeping it.

Country of Origin

1India accounted for 72% of all H-1B approvals in FY 2023 with 283,000 petitions
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2China represented 12% of H-1B visas issued in FY 2022, totaling 48,000
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3In FY 2021, Indian nationals received 365,000 H-1B approvals
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4Canada contributed 2% of H-1B petitions in FY 2023, about 7,900 approvals
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5H-1B approvals from South Korea were 5,200 in FY 2022
Single source
6Philippines nationals got 1,100 H-1B visas in FY 2023
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7UK accounted for 0.8% of H-1B approvals in FY 2021, roughly 2,800
Directional
8Mexico had 900 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
Directional
9Taiwan received 4,500 H-1B petitions approved in FY 2022
Single source
10Brazil's H-1B approvals stood at 1,200 in FY 2023
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11Pakistan nationals received 2,300 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
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12Japan accounted for 1.5% of H-1B visas, 5,900 in FY 2022
Verified
13Germany had 2,100 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
Single source
14Australia contributed 900 H-1B petitions in FY 2021
Directional
15Bangladesh nationals got 3,400 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
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16France had 1,100 H-1B visas in FY 2022
Single source
17Iran accounted for 800 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
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18Saudi Arabia received 500 H-1B petitions in FY 2021
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19Vietnam had 1,700 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
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Country of Origin Interpretation

While India remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of the H-1B world, hoisting the trophy high with a staggering 72% of approvals, the rest of the global talent pool is elbowing each other politely for a spot on the crowded podium.

Occupations and Skills

1Computer-related occupations dominated H-1B with 65% of approvals in FY 2023 (256,000 petitions)
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2Systems analysis and programming jobs received 185,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Directional
3Engineering occupations accounted for 15% of H-1B visas in FY 2023, about 59,000
Verified
4Medicine and health had 22,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2021
Single source
5Administrative specializations saw 8,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2023
Verified
6Education sector H-1B approvals totaled 12,000 in FY 2022
Verified
7Finance and accounting occupations got 11,200 H-1B visas in FY 2023
Verified
8Architecture and surveying had 2,100 H-1B approvals in FY 2021
Verified
9Law and arts occupations received 1,800 H-1B petitions in FY 2023
Single source
10Mathematics and physical sciences accounted for 18,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Verified
11Software developers (15-1252) had 112,000 H-1B LCAs in FY 2023
Verified
12Computer systems analysts (15-1211) received 45,000 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Verified
13Mechanical engineers (17-2141) accounted for 8,200 H-1B in FY 2023
Verified
14Physicians (29-1215) had 6,500 H-1B visas in FY 2022
Verified
15Data scientists (15-2051) saw 12,300 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
Directional
16Management analysts (13-1111) received 9,800 H-1B in FY 2021
Verified
17Electrical engineers (17-2071) had 7,100 H-1B petitions in FY 2023
Verified
18Accountants (13-2011) accounted for 5,200 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Verified
19Chemists (19-2031) received 1,900 H-1B visas in FY 2023
Directional
20Market research analysts (13-1162) had 4,500 H-1B in FY 2022
Single source

Occupations and Skills Interpretation

The H-1B program clearly reveals the American economy’s priorities: it’s outsourcing its innovation to imported tech talent while politely asking for just a few doctors and scientists on the side.

Top Employers

1Infosys was the top H-1B sponsor with 8,600 approvals in FY 2023
Single source
2Tata Consultancy Services approved 7,200 H-1B petitions in FY 2023
Directional
3Cognizant Technology Solutions had 6,500 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Single source
4Google sponsored 5,800 H-1B visas in FY 2023
Single source
5Amazon approved 4,900 H-1B petitions in FY 2023
Single source
6Microsoft had 4,200 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Verified
7IBM sponsored 3,700 H-1B visas in FY 2023
Verified
8Capgemini America Inc. received approvals for 3,100 H-1B in FY 2021
Verified
9Deloitte Consulting had 2,800 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
Verified
10Accenture sponsored 2,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2022
Directional
11Wipro Limited sponsored 3,900 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
Verified
12HCL America Inc. had 3,500 H-1B petitions in FY 2022
Verified
13Apple Inc. approved 2,900 H-1B visas in FY 2023
Single source
14Facebook (Meta) sponsored 2,700 H-1B in FY 2022
Verified
15Intel Corporation had 2,400 H-1B approvals in FY 2023
Verified
16Oracle America Inc. received 2,200 H-1B in FY 2021
Verified
17Cisco Systems Inc. sponsored 2,000 H-1B visas in FY 2023
Verified
18Uber Technologies Inc. had 1,800 H-1B approvals in FY 2022
Verified
19Qualcomm Technologies Inc. approved 1,700 H-1B in FY 2023
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20Salesforce Inc. sponsored 1,600 H-1B petitions in FY 2022
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Top Employers Interpretation

The tech industry's quest for talent reads like a global corporate roll call, where the traditional outsourcing giants still dominate the visa numbers, but the battle for Silicon Valley's future is being fought one sponsored engineer at a time.

Wages and Salaries

1Average prevailing wage for H-1B in computer occupations was $112,500 in FY 2023
Verified
2Median H-1B salary across all occupations was $105,000 in FY 2022 LCAs
Single source
3H-1B wages in Level I computer jobs averaged $78,900 in FY 2023
Verified
4Level IV H-1B wages for engineers averaged $145,000 in FY 2022
Verified
5H-1B median wage in finance was $110,200 in FY 2023
Verified
645% of H-1B LCAs paid Level I wages in FY 2022
Verified
7Average H-1B wage in healthcare was $132,400 in FY 2023
Single source
8H-1B wages below median for occupation were 15% in FY 2021 audits
Verified
9Top wage for H-1B in California averaged $130,000 in FY 2023
Verified
10H-1B Level II wages averaged $98,700 for computer roles in FY 2023
Single source
11H-1B wages in New York averaged $115,400 in FY 2023
Verified
1228% of H-1B LCAs were Level III wages in FY 2022, averaging $125,000
Verified
13H-1B median wage for Level IV engineers was $155,200 in FY 2023
Verified
14Texas H-1B average wage was $102,500 in FY 2022
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15H-1B wages underpaid in 2% of audits in FY 2023
Single source
16California hosted 35% of H-1B jobs with average $128,900 wage in FY 2023
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17H-1B Level I health wages averaged $85,600 in FY 2022
Verified
18New Jersey H-1B median salary was $110,000 in FY 2023
Verified
19H-1B wages grew 5.2% year-over-year in FY 2023 for IT
Single source

Wages and Salaries Interpretation

While the dream of a six-figure tech salary beckons brightly, the reality for nearly half of H-1B workers is a humbling entry-level wage, proving that the American ladder still starts on a very crowded first rung.

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