LYFT, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, LYFT, Inc. filed 24 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $165,534. That is 10.7% 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 | CA | 9 | $180,000 | $166,616 | +8% |
| Software Developers | WA | 2 | $180,000 | $166,616 | +8% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 2 | $154,750 | $147,477 | +4.9% |
| Statisticians | CA | 2 | $215,000 | $104,110 | +106.5% |
| Software Developers | NY | 2 | $147,250 | $166,616 | -11.6% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 2 | $145,560 | $144,090 | +1% |
| Statisticians | WA | 1 | $156,000 | $104,110 | +49.8% |
| Accountants and Auditors | NY | 1 | $91,245 | $166,611 | -45.2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | WA | 1 | $195,000 | $165,370 | +17.9% |
| Data Scientists | NY | 1 | $149,750 | $147,477 | +1.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 1 | $206,322 | $165,370 | +24.8% |
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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