Discover Bank
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Discover Bank filed 11 H-1B applications for Data Scientists and related occupations with a median offered wage of $134,516. That is 18.9% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | IL | 4 | $136,200 | $147,477 | -7.6% |
| Operations Research Analysts | IL | 3 | $133,750 | $83,640 | +59.9% |
| Data Scientists | VA | 1 | $130,500 | $147,477 | -11.5% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | IL | 1 | $112,947 | $74,680 | +51.2% |
| Industrial Engineers | IL | 1 | $164,700 | $99,380 | +65.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | IL | 1 | $129,000 | $126,353 | +2.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Data Scientists
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Data Scientists.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 1,856 | $178,422 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,690 | $107,027 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | 1,661 | $162,976 |
| Wipro Limited | 1,510 | $150,062 |
| KPMG LLP | 1,143 | $122,121 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 678 | $179,246 |
| Ernst and Young LLP | 571 | $94,697 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 321 | $133,168 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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