TikTok Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, TikTok Inc. filed 98 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $191,297. That is 52.2% 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 | 48 | $200,000 | $166,616 | +20% |
| Software Developers | WA | 13 | $205,200 | $166,616 | +23.2% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 10 | $217,600 | $147,477 | +47.5% |
| Database Architects | CA | 4 | $150,000 | $134,700 | +11.4% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | CA | 3 | $193,000 | $101,800 | +89.6% |
| Software Developers | NY | 2 | $175,000 | $166,616 | +5% |
| Operations Research Analysts | CA | 2 | $161,000 | $83,640 | +92.5% |
| Marketing Managers | CA | 2 | $178,000 | $179,458 | -0.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 2 | $220,000 | $126,353 | +74.1% |
| Management Analysts | CA | 2 | $105,000 | $99,410 | +5.6% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | WA | 2 | $320,000 | $145,080 | +120.6% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | CA | 1 | $216,600 | $74,680 | +190% |
| Economists | CA | 1 | $308,550 | $115,730 | +166.6% |
| Information Security Analysts | NY | 1 | $260,000 | $120,360 | +116% |
| Statisticians | NY | 1 | $140,000 | $104,110 | +34.5% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 1 | $200,000 | $144,090 | +38.8% |
| Database Administrators | CA | 1 | $133,240 | $101,510 | +31.3% |
| Operations Research Analysts | WA | 1 | $169,000 | $83,640 | +102.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | DC | 1 | $82,451 | $126,353 | -34.7% |
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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