Cruise LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Cruise LLC filed 69 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $208,095. That is 71.5% 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 | 31 | $202,004 | $166,616 | +21.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 5 | $195,038 | $43,930 | +344% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | CA | 5 | $210,000 | $138,080 | +52.1% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | CA | 5 | $165,000 | $101,800 | +62.1% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 4 | $200,348 | $147,477 | +35.9% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 3 | $213,000 | $111,970 | +90.2% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | CA | 2 | $250,000 | $145,080 | +72.3% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 2 | $183,400 | $99,380 | +84.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 2 | $224,127 | $165,370 | +35.5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | CA | 2 | $280,000 | $169,510 | +65.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 1 | $210,000 | $126,353 | +66.2% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | PA | 1 | $281,900 | $145,080 | +94.3% |
| Operations Research Analysts | CA | 1 | $200,000 | $83,640 | +139.1% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | CA | 1 | $205,000 | $119,200 | +72% |
| Electrical Engineers | OR | 1 | $145,000 | $106,950 | +35.6% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | CA | 1 | $209,700 | $95,360 | +119.9% |
| General and Operations Managers | CA | 1 | $160,000 | $101,280 | +58% |
| Industrial Production Managers | CA | 1 | $211,200 | $116,970 | +80.6% |
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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