Chicago had 9,193 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #1 of 801 cities in IL, with an average offered wage of $124,567. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Chicago itself.
9,193
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #1 of 801 in IL
$124,567
Average offered wage, FY2025
40,760
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 Chicago 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 Chicago. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 642 | $152,224 |
| 2 | The University of Chicago | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 213 | $97,081 |
| 3 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 186 | $148,225 |
| 4 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 161 | $107,777 |
| 5 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 144 | $85,904 |
| 6 | University of Illinois Chicago | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 143 | $114,885 |
| 7 | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 131 | $127,682 |
| 8 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 130 | $149,643 |
| 9 | Northwestern University | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 111 | $91,717 |
| 10 | Grandison Management, Inc. | Employment Services | 105 | $75,046 |
| 11 | Google LLC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 105 | $149,252 |
| 12 | Accenture LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 96 | $131,174 |
| 13 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 87 | $182,299 |
| 14 | INFOSYS LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 85 | $91,774 |
| 15 | Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 81 | $174,248 |
2,218 certified filings · average wage $111,184.
933 certified filings · average wage $150,802.
883 certified filings · average wage $139,303.
591 certified filings · average wage $98,006.
355 certified filings · average wage $150,928.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Chicago. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $86,736 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $112,965 |
| 75th percentile | $150,000 |
| 90th percentile | $189,997 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Chicago, IL, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.