H-1B Salary in Kentucky, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Kentucky (FY2019–2026).9,650 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Kentucky.
Filing Volume Trend, Kentucky
Top H-1B Roles in Kentucky
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 1,986 | $109K | KY detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 916 | $92K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 733 | $85K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 570 | $97K | KY detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 457 | $81K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 294 | $87K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 249 | $103K | KY detail → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 239 | $89K | KY detail → |
| Physicians, All Other | 204 | $327K | KY detail → |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 196 | $66K | Salary data → |
| Industrial Engineers | 141 | $95K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 132 | $100K | KY detail → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 131 | $159K | Salary data → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 122 | $64K | Salary data → |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 118 | $86K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Kentucky
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Kentucky (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Kentucky
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 Kentucky, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 3,142 | 2,767 | $76K |
| Lexington | 753 | 674 | $73K |
| Bowling Green | 245 | 217 | $55K |
| Erlanger | 200 | 177 | $131K |
| Frankfort | 150 | 137 | $71K |
| Florence | 137 | 116 | $90K |
| Richmond | 97 | 88 | $39K |
| Burlington | 72 | 71 | $22K |
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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.