Los Angeles had 3,785 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #7 of 1229 cities in CA, with an average offered wage of $124,634. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Los Angeles itself.
3,785
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #7 of 1229 in CA
$124,634
Average offered wage, FY2025
16,143
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 320 | $142,249 |
| 2 | University of California, Los Angeles | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 216 | $117,270 |
| 3 | The University of Southern California | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 162 | $96,224 |
| 4 | Riot Games, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 76 | $155,032 |
| 5 | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 65 | $93,746 |
| 6 | Google LLC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 60 | $158,842 |
| 7 | Deloitte & Touche LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 48 | $85,285 |
| 8 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 39 | $157,035 |
| 9 | Deloitte Tax LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 31 | $82,596 |
| 10 | LOCAL INITIATIVE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY | Insurance Carriers | 30 | $157,738 |
| 11 | Apple Inc. | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 27 | $155,963 |
| 12 | Children's Hospital Los Angeles | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 25 | $93,454 |
| 13 | Meta Platforms, Inc | , | 24 | $207,313 |
| 14 | INFOSYS LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 24 | $92,135 |
| 15 | Accenture LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 24 | $142,916 |
495 certified filings · average wage $131,873.
487 certified filings · average wage $125,044.
421 certified filings · average wage $107,444.
328 certified filings · average wage $139,369.
281 certified filings · average wage $95,501.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Los Angeles. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $81,099 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $110,000 |
| 75th percentile | $154,582 |
| 90th percentile | $200,000 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Los Angeles, CA, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.