Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (NAICS 5182) filed 55,356 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $148K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 15,581 | $147K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 8,250 | $149K |
| Linkedin Corporation | 5,240 | $159K |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 3,437 | $138K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 3,198 | $178K |
| Fiserv Solutions, LLC | 1,890 | $127K |
| Adp Technology Services, Inc. | 1,758 | $120K |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. | 947 | $147K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5182, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 9,479 | 18.5% | $118K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 18,968 | 37.0% | $144K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 13,385 | 26.1% | $157K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 9,453 | 18.4% | $181K | 4× |
Across 51,285 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 23,164 | $152K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 4,780 | $140K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,947 | $198K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 2,323 | $131K |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,959 | $153K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 1,897 | $149K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,839 | $112K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 1,773 | $126K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16,985 | $170K |
| Washington | 11,828 | $143K |
| Texas | 6,170 | $134K |
| New York | 4,098 | $155K |
| Virginia | 3,509 | $129K |
| New Jersey | 2,204 | $133K |
| Georgia | 2,097 | $123K |
| Massachusetts | 1,881 | $141K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 9,374 | $140K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 4,835 | $167K |
| New York, NY | 3,743 | $157K |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,842 | $175K |
| Dallas, TX | 2,145 | $130K |
| Austin, TX | 1,923 | $140K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5182 — Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).