Computer and Information Research Scientists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 15-1221.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
5,232
Average Salary
$165K
LCA Certification
91.0%
Employers in Data
1,231
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES | 886 | $171,872 |
| META PLATFORMS | 450 | $191,310 |
| MICROSOFT | 200 | $162,216 |
| 185 | $169,216 | |
| 119 | $198,311 | |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S. | 117 | $170,240 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES | 94 | $166,251 |
| BYTEDANCE | 79 | $268,537 |
| NVIDIA | 67 | $196,604 |
| IBM | 54 | $214,485 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 505 | $167,444 |
| New York, NY | 426 | $177,591 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 304 | $182,563 |
| Bellevue, WA | 298 | $184,204 |
| San Francisco, CA | 271 | $217,426 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 182 | $188,352 |
| Mountain View, CA | 178 | $206,977 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 168 | $192,473 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 158 | $210,729 |
| Redmond, WA | 138 | $166,387 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Computer and Information Research Scientists is $165,181, with observed filings ranging from $54,400 to $910,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
1231 employer names have historical LCAs for Computer and Information Research Scientists. The highest-volume employers include AMAZON.COM SERVICES, META PLATFORMS, MICROSOFT.
What is the LCA certification rate for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Computer and Information Research Scientists is 91.0% across 5,232 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.