Special Food Services, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Special Food Services (NAICS 7223) filed 677 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $90K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Special Food Services
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | 194 | $92K |
| Sodexo, Inc. | 78 | $118K |
| Gate Gourmet, Inc. | 28 | $92K |
| The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. | 25 | $115K |
| Sysco Corporation | 23 | $140K |
| Darden Corporation | 19 | $146K |
| Aramark Management, LLC | 15 | $95K |
| Maestro Food Co. dba Tovala | 13 | $125K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 7223, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Special Food Services
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) | 236 | 36.0% | $70K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 183 | 27.9% | $86K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 81 | 12.4% | $120K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 155 | 23.7% | $140K | 4× |
Across 655 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 Special Food Services
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 84 | $131K |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 45 | $65K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 39 | $63K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 32 | $85K |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 30 | $51K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 26 | $130K |
| General and Operations Managers | 22 | $107K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 22 | $124K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Special Food Services H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 101 | $85K |
| Texas | 79 | $111K |
| California | 73 | $90K |
| North Carolina | 67 | $123K |
| Illinois | 65 | $86K |
| Florida | 43 | $82K |
| New Jersey | 32 | $79K |
| Massachusetts | 28 | $59K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 7223, Special Food Services, 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).