H-1B Salary in Virginia, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Virginia (FY2019–2026).61,668 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Virginia.
Filing Volume Trend, Virginia
Top H-1B Roles in Virginia
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 19,193 | $126K | VA detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 5,771 | $109K | VA detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2,755 | $106K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,387 | $116K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 2,316 | $120K | VA detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 1,869 | $96K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 1,797 | $104K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 1,522 | $130K | VA detail → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,259 | $99K | VA detail → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 1,223 | $111K | Salary data → |
| Database Administrators | 1,157 | $107K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,128 | $187K | Salary data → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 999 | $114K | Salary data → |
| Civil Engineers | 829 | $103K | VA detail → |
| Information Security Analysts | 788 | $135K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Virginia
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Virginia (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Virginia
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 Virginia, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 6,353 | 5,751 | $99K |
| Fairfax | 4,350 | 3,751 | $107K |
| McLean | 4,226 | 3,849 | $105K |
| Reston | 3,743 | 3,380 | $102K |
| Chantilly | 3,261 | 2,895 | $90K |
| Richmond | 3,211 | 2,922 | $89K |
| Sterling | 3,066 | 2,779 | $97K |
| Ashburn | 2,968 | 2,702 | $110K |
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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.