Richmond had 1,374 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #3 of 350 cities in VA, with an average offered wage of $117,060. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Richmond itself.
1,374
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #3 of 350 in VA
$117,060
Average offered wage, FY2025
6,216
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 Richmond 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 Richmond. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital One Services, LLC | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 143 | $153,370 |
| 2 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 76 | $80,135 |
| 3 | UST Global Inc | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 66 | $118,960 |
| 4 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 58 | $106,785 |
| 5 | Elevance Health, Inc. | Insurance Carriers | 57 | $145,703 |
| 6 | VCU Health System Authority | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 38 | $213,255 |
| 7 | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 34 | $104,056 |
| 8 | Capital One, National Association | Depository Credit Intermediation | 28 | $125,049 |
| 9 | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 22 | $83,756 |
| 10 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 17 | $130,654 |
| 11 | Ascendion, Inc. (Formerly known as Collabera, Inc.) | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 16 | $116,130 |
| 12 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 15 | $126,548 |
| 13 | LORVENK TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 13 | $111,383 |
| 14 | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 13 | $128,261 |
| 15 | Willsmarg Technologies LLC | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 12 | $115,179 |
745 certified filings · average wage $106,224.
143 certified filings · average wage $153,370.
80 certified filings · average wage $81,201.
57 certified filings · average wage $145,703.
40 certified filings · average wage $131,826.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Richmond. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $90,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,890 |
| 75th percentile | $132,138 |
| 90th percentile | $163,601 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Richmond, VA, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.