Caterpillar Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Caterpillar Inc. filed 67 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $117,479. That is 1% 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 | IL | 23 | $113,524 | $166,616 | -31.9% |
| Electrical Engineers | IL | 12 | $106,378 | $106,950 | -0.5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | IL | 10 | $104,549 | $43,930 | +138% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 6 | $117,729 | $147,477 | -20.2% |
| Industrial Engineers | TX | 3 | $104,826 | $99,380 | +5.5% |
| Industrial Engineers | IL | 2 | $94,219 | $99,380 | -5.2% |
| Software Developers | TX | 1 | $104,401 | $166,616 | -37.3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | TX | 1 | $108,598 | $43,930 | +147.2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | IL | 1 | $201,468 | $165,370 | +21.8% |
| Software Developers | GA | 1 | $136,183 | $166,616 | -18.3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | IN | 1 | $114,850 | $43,930 | +161.4% |
| Electrical Engineers | IN | 1 | $96,145 | $106,950 | -10.1% |
| Industrial Engineers | MS | 1 | $86,758 | $99,380 | -12.7% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | IL | 1 | $103,601 | $101,800 | +1.8% |
| Software Developers | FL | 1 | $135,767 | $166,616 | -18.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | FL | 1 | $131,942 | $126,353 | +4.4% |
| Software Developers | CA | 1 | $136,212 | $166,616 | -18.2% |
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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