Raleigh had 2,152 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #3 of 405 cities in NC, with an average offered wage of $114,039. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Raleigh itself.
2,152
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #3 of 405 in NC
$114,039
Average offered wage, FY2025
8,907
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INFOSYS LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 322 | $93,894 |
| 2 | North Carolina State University | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 158 | $87,055 |
| 3 | RELX, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 126 | $124,847 |
| 4 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 106 | $105,686 |
| 5 | Truist Bank | Depository Credit Intermediation | 77 | $140,881 |
| 6 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 46 | $137,271 |
| 7 | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 45 | $81,290 |
| 8 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 40 | $165,458 |
| 9 | Red Hat, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 34 | $131,824 |
| 10 | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | Scientific Research and Development Services | 27 | $137,761 |
| 11 | HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 22 | $113,228 |
| 12 | Accenture LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 22 | $135,501 |
| 13 | Eaton Corporation | Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 21 | $122,685 |
| 14 | Markit North America, Inc. | , | 20 | $124,195 |
| 15 | Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 20 | $147,445 |
1,090 certified filings · average wage $106,443.
162 certified filings · average wage $89,159.
127 certified filings · average wage $104,771.
121 certified filings · average wage $133,719.
109 certified filings · average wage $140,354.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Raleigh. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $92,232 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $109,262 |
| 75th percentile | $133,582 |
| 90th percentile | $158,209 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Raleigh, NC, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.