Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. filed 115 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $187,037. That is 54% 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 | 59 | $203,100 | $166,616 | +21.9% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | CA | 6 | $206,454 | $101,800 | +102.8% |
| Sales Engineers | CA | 5 | $213,870 | $116,950 | +82.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 5 | $215,800 | $126,353 | +70.8% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | CA | 4 | $287,394 | $169,510 | +69.5% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | TX | 4 | $150,000 | $95,360 | +57.3% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | CA | 3 | $199,086 | $145,080 | +37.2% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 3 | $203,540 | $144,090 | +41.3% |
| Information Security Analysts | CA | 2 | $217,231 | $120,360 | +80.5% |
| Sales Engineers | TX | 2 | $200,000 | $116,950 | +71% |
| Marketing Managers | CA | 2 | $325,667 | $179,458 | +81.5% |
| Software Developers | WA | 1 | $208,790 | $166,616 | +25.3% |
| Technical Writers | CA | 1 | $178,846 | $80,050 | +123.4% |
| Computer Network Architects | CA | 1 | $172,405 | $129,840 | +32.8% |
| Software Developers | IL | 1 | $134,118 | $166,616 | -19.5% |
| Statisticians | CA | 1 | $215,203 | $104,110 | +106.7% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | CA | 1 | $142,452 | $98,540 | +44.6% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | CA | 1 | $132,626 | $95,360 | +39.1% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | NJ | 1 | $137,114 | $95,360 | +43.8% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | WA | 1 | $149,160 | $95,360 | +56.4% |
| Management Analysts | CA | 1 | $198,243 | $99,410 | +99.4% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | VA | 1 | $131,079 | $95,360 | +37.5% |
| Sales Managers | CA | 1 | $264,606 | $135,160 | +95.8% |
| Instructional Coordinators | CA | 1 | $166,672 | $74,620 | +123.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 1 | $215,426 | $165,370 | +30.3% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 1 | $169,072 | $106,950 | +58.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | NY | 1 | $205,130 | $126,353 | +62.3% |
| Database Architects | CA | 1 | $179,628 | $134,700 | +33.4% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | MA | 1 | $126,818 | $95,360 | +33% |
| Sales Engineers | NJ | 1 | $147,500 | $116,950 | +26.1% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 1 | $101,103 | $99,380 | +1.7% |
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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