H-1B Salary in North Carolina, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in North Carolina (FY2019–2026).86,238 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in North Carolina.
Filing Volume Trend, North Carolina
Top H-1B Roles in North Carolina
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 27,659 | $125K | NC detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 6,860 | $104K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 6,567 | $109K | NC detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 5,413 | $105K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 3,578 | $110K | NC detail → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 3,210 | $103K | Salary data → |
| Computer Programmers | 2,475 | $96K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,604 | $177K | Salary data → |
| Database Administrators | 1,307 | $117K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 1,288 | $120K | NC detail → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 1,258 | $112K | Salary data → |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,029 | $112K | Salary data → |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 985 | $49K | Salary data → |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 891 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 834 | $92K | NC detail → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in North Carolina
Employers by total certified LCA filings in North Carolina (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in North Carolina
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 North Carolina, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8,780 | 7,994 | $106K |
| Raleigh | 3,754 | 3,448 | $92K |
| Cary | 3,577 | 3,320 | $95K |
| Durham | 3,529 | 3,289 | $107K |
| Morrisville | 1,874 | 1,762 | $104K |
| Morganton | 1,440 | 1,162 | $21K |
| Research Triangle Park | 1,324 | 1,254 | $105K |
| Greensboro | 1,237 | 1,092 | $89K |
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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.