INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION filed 19 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $141,628. That is 18.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | NC | 3 | $131,554 | $166,616 | -21% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | TX | 2 | $187,251 | $103,800 | +80.4% |
| Information Security Analysts | MA | 1 | $176,216 | $120,360 | +46.4% |
| Software Developers | VA | 1 | $154,608 | $166,616 | -7.2% |
| Operations Research Analysts | IL | 1 | $157,600 | $83,640 | +88.4% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | OH | 1 | $115,049 | $103,800 | +10.8% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | MO | 1 | $121,362 | $103,800 | +16.9% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | GA | 1 | $136,224 | $101,800 | +33.8% |
| Software Developers | OH | 1 | $125,283 | $166,616 | -24.8% |
| Human Resources Specialists | TX | 1 | $98,822 | $67,650 | +46.1% |
| Sales Engineers | CA | 1 | $217,127 | $116,950 | +85.7% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | MI | 1 | $123,870 | $103,800 | +19.3% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 1 | $131,466 | $103,800 | +26.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | TX | 1 | $146,174 | $104,920 | +39.3% |
| Database Architects | NJ | 1 | $115,440 | $134,700 | -14.3% |
| Software Developers | IL | 1 | $128,008 | $166,616 | -23.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Software Developers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Software Developers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 1,950 | $112,576 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 1,928 | $144,684 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,634 | $158,764 |
| Amazon | 1,332 | $158,606 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,217 | $148,986 |
| Wipro Limited | 959 | $144,206 |
| Google LLC | 930 | $172,297 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 896 | $178,218 |
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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