Charlotte had 6,733 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #1 of 405 cities in NC, with an average offered wage of $122,143. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Charlotte itself.
6,733
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #1 of 405 in NC
$122,143
Average offered wage, FY2025
28,456
Total certified filings tracked, FY2021–2026
Every H1B employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) certified by the DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification before USCIS can approve an H1B petition. Figures on this page cover filings with a worksite in Charlotte itself, nearby suburbs and satellite offices file under their own city name and are not included here.
Ranked by certified LCA filing volume for worksites in Charlotte. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 376 | $106,762 |
| 2 | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 316 | $131,385 |
| 3 | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Other Financial Investment Activities | 289 | $137,373 |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA N.A. | Depository Credit Intermediation | 269 | $151,613 |
| 5 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 249 | $150,579 |
| 6 | INFOSYS LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 230 | $93,494 |
| 7 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 175 | $94,588 |
| 8 | RANDSTAD DIGITAL, LLC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 133 | $130,147 |
| 9 | Accenture LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 129 | $121,474 |
| 10 | Synechron, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 123 | $118,043 |
| 11 | Charter Communications, Inc. | , | 113 | $125,271 |
| 12 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 83 | $143,098 |
| 13 | Credit Karma LLC | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 75 | $182,472 |
| 14 | Microsoft Corporation | , | 72 | $139,772 |
| 15 | U.S. Bank National Association | Depository Credit Intermediation | 69 | $125,030 |
3,305 certified filings · average wage $108,854.
498 certified filings · average wage $144,414.
493 certified filings · average wage $128,597.
336 certified filings · average wage $137,259.
320 certified filings · average wage $131,159.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Charlotte. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $96,824 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $114,116 |
| 75th percentile | $138,174 |
| 90th percentile | $160,000 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Charlotte, NC, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.