Starbucks Coffee Company
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Starbucks Coffee Company filed 43 H-1B applications for Computer Occupations, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $169,439. That is 29.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | WA | 14 | $160,000 | $126,353 | +26.6% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | WA | 10 | $145,000 | $144,090 | +0.6% |
| Software Developers | WA | 8 | $153,247 | $166,616 | -8% |
| Data Scientists | WA | 3 | $195,000 | $147,477 | +32.2% |
| Information Security Analysts | WA | 2 | $155,486 | $120,360 | +29.2% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | WA | 1 | $117,600 | $82,090 | +43.3% |
| Public Relations Managers | WA | 1 | $215,000 | $134,760 | +59.5% |
| Marketing Managers | FL | 1 | $131,603 | $179,458 | -26.7% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | WA | 1 | $340,000 | $169,510 | +100.6% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | WA | 1 | $140,895 | $101,800 | +38.4% |
| Interior Designers | WA | 1 | $110,000 | $62,510 | +76% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Computer Occupations, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Computer Occupations, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 1,720 | $101,122 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,547 | $178,307 |
| KPMG LLP | 1,466 | $165,250 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 1,201 | $89,226 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 1,020 | $117,085 |
| Ernst and Young LLP | 874 | $182,501 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | 834 | $188,875 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 618 | $97,976 |
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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