Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company filed 41 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $130,607. That is 5.2% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. 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 | WI | 13 | $114,400 | $166,616 | -31.3% |
| Database Architects | WI | 3 | $130,894 | $134,700 | -2.8% |
| Database Architects | PA | 3 | $104,000 | $134,700 | -22.8% |
| Information Security Analysts | WI | 2 | $142,682 | $120,360 | +18.5% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | WI | 2 | $109,100 | $101,800 | +7.2% |
| Statisticians | WI | 1 | $80,000 | $104,110 | -23.2% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | WI | 1 | $140,739 | $144,090 | -2.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | TX | 1 | $170,000 | $126,353 | +34.5% |
| Data Scientists | WI | 1 | $96,201 | $147,477 | -34.8% |
| Information Security Analysts | CT | 1 | $137,165 | $120,360 | +14% |
| Data Scientists | TX | 1 | $104,290 | $147,477 | -29.3% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | WI | 1 | $108,120 | $78,310 | +38.1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | FL | 1 | $170,000 | $169,510 | +0.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | WA | 1 | $135,000 | $126,353 | +6.8% |
| Software Developers | NC | 1 | $129,000 | $166,616 | -22.6% |
| Information Security Analysts | NY | 1 | $125,238 | $120,360 | +4.1% |
| Data Scientists | NY | 1 | $133,816 | $147,477 | -9.3% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | WI | 1 | $140,000 | $157,612 | -11.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | IL | 1 | $175,000 | $126,353 | +38.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 1 | $127,389 | $126,353 | +0.8% |
| Software Developers | MD | 1 | $105,000 | $166,616 | -37% |
| Software Developers | GA | 1 | $149,935 | $166,616 | -10% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | IL | 1 | $175,984 | $169,510 | +3.8% |
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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