H-1B Salary in Illinois, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Illinois (FY2019–2026).98,395 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Illinois.
Filing Volume Trend, Illinois
Top H-1B Roles in Illinois
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 22,230 | $122K | IL detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 6,683 | $107K | IL detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 5,321 | $103K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 5,125 | $99K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 3,053 | $117K | IL detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 2,826 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 2,686 | $97K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 2,527 | $115K | IL detail → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,404 | $178K | Salary data → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 2,245 | $110K | Salary data → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 2,086 | $134K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,056 | $95K | IL detail → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,976 | $96K | IL detail → |
| Management Analysts | 1,889 | $144K | Salary data → |
| Database Administrators | 1,544 | $101K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Illinois
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Illinois (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Illinois
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Illinois, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 26,144 | 23,980 | $101K |
| Schaumburg | 3,613 | 2,993 | $91K |
| Naperville | 2,384 | 2,149 | $88K |
| Rosemont | 1,636 | 1,446 | $94K |
| Riverwoods | 1,400 | 1,342 | $111K |
| Springfield | 1,316 | 1,141 | $88K |
| Arlington Heights | 1,277 | 1,057 | $75K |
| Elk Grove Village | 1,164 | 1,060 | $42K |
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.