Lowe's Companies, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Lowe's Companies, Inc. filed 79 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $149,004. That is 5.6% 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 | 59 | $135,642 | $166,616 | -18.6% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | NC | 6 | $134,608 | $126,353 | +6.5% |
| Data Scientists | NC | 6 | $129,303 | $147,477 | -12.3% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | NC | 1 | $130,019 | $144,090 | -9.8% |
| Lawyers | NC | 1 | $180,019 | $145,760 | +23.5% |
| Software Developers | WA | 1 | $157,276 | $166,616 | -5.6% |
| Operations Research Analysts | NC | 1 | $87,218 | $83,640 | +4.3% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | NC | 1 | $121,661 | $99,200 | +22.6% |
| Marketing Managers | NC | 1 | $199,650 | $179,458 | +11.3% |
| Data Scientists | WA | 1 | $148,750 | $147,477 | +0.9% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | WA | 1 | $214,896 | $145,080 | +48.1% |
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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