TCS filed 21,800 H1B LCAs in FY2024 with a 93% approval rate. Average salary is $90,000. Only 6% at Level IV. Here is what the DOL LCA data actually shows.
Key insight from LCA data
TCS files 80% of H1B petitions at Level I–II. Under the wage-weighted lottery, TCS Technology Analysts have only 15–28% selection rates. Average salary ($90K) is $55K–$80K below product company equivalents.
TCS filed 21,800 H1B LCAs in FY2024 with a 93% approval rate. Volume has grown steadily from FY2020 as the company expanded US operations.
| Fiscal Year | LCA Filings | Avg Wage | YoY Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 14 | 200 | $84 | 000 | — |
| FY2021 | 16 | 800 | $86 | 000 | +2.4% |
| FY2022 | 18 | 600 | $88 | 000 | +2.3% |
| FY2023 | 20 | 400 | $89 | 000 | +1.1% |
| FY2024 | 21 | 800 | $90 | 000 | +1.1% |
The average TCS H1B salary is $90,000/year based on DOL LCA filings. Below is the breakdown by top job titles.
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage | PW Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Analyst | 3,800 | $82,000 | Level I |
| Systems Engineer | 3,400 | $86,000 | Level I–II |
| Software Engineer | 3,200 | $90,000 | Level II |
| Module Lead | 2,800 | $98,000 | Level II–III |
| Project Manager | 2,200 | $110,000 | Level III |
| Technical Architect | 1,600 | $125,000 | Level IV |
80% of TCS H1B filings are at Level I or II. Under the wage-weighted H1B lottery, this means most TCS candidates have only 15–28% selection rates vs 45–61% at product companies.
Strategic recommendation: If TCS is your primary H1B option, accept it. Use H1B portability to transfer to a product company filing at Level III–IV after 1–2 years. Do not plan on TCS as your long-term H1B strategy under the wage-weighted lottery.
H1BVisaJobs.com Research Team
Analysis based on DOL LCA filings by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (FY2020–FY2024) and USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Last updated: May 2026.
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