Chicago Public Schools
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Chicago Public Schools filed 4 H-1B applications for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School and related occupations with a median offered wage of $63,303. That is 1.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | IL | 1 | $67,243 | $64,910 | +3.6% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | IL | 1 | $61,990 | $64,290 | -3.6% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | IL | 1 | $61,990 | $65,220 | -5% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | IL | 1 | $61,990 | $62,690 | -1.1% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Yinghua Academy | 1 | $42,750 |
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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