Restaurants and Other Eating Places, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Restaurants and Other Eating Places (NAICS 7225) filed 3,070 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $85K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Restaurants and Other Eating Places
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald\'s Corporation | 226 | $147K |
| Domino\'s Pizza, Inc. | 173 | $108K |
| Inspire Resources, LLC | 91 | $140K |
| Yum Connect, LLC | 87 | $130K |
| Taco Bell Corp. | 43 | $130K |
| Fast N Friendly, LLC | 42 | $49K |
| Restaurant Brands International US Services LLC | 40 | $151K |
| Franchise World Headquarters, LLC | 38 | $130K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 7225, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Restaurants and Other Eating Places
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). 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) | 1,094 | 36.6% | $69K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 928 | 31.0% | $90K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 415 | 13.9% | $111K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 553 | 18.5% | $141K | 4× |
Across 2,990 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 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 450 | $80K |
| Software Developers | 324 | $132K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 243 | $67K |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 189 | $65K |
| Management Analysts | 158 | $75K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 143 | $73K |
| Marketing Managers | 90 | $130K |
| Food Service Managers | 89 | $68K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Restaurants and Other Eating Places H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 511 | $86K |
| New York | 508 | $80K |
| Texas | 294 | $88K |
| Illinois | 284 | $128K |
| Florida | 257 | $100K |
| Michigan | 178 | $106K |
| New Jersey | 147 | $75K |
| Georgia | 116 | $121K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Restaurants and Other Eating Places H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 351 | $80K |
| Chicago, IL | 227 | $135K |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 171 | $107K |
| Miami, FL | 106 | $113K |
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 7225, Restaurants and Other Eating Places, 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).