Athene Annuity and Life Company vs The University of Iowa
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Athene Annuity and | The University of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 81 | 992 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 70 | 891 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 86.4% | 89.8% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $132,524 ✓ | $130,133 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $77,563 – $275,000 | $40,539 – $694,000 |
| Total Workers | 81 | 1,015 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Athene Annuity and Life Company
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer | 7 | $141,429 |
| Sr. Business Systems Analyst | 5 | $127,925 |
| Software Developer Lead | 4 | $145,068 |
| Sr. Software Developer | 3 | $154,712 |
| Manager Software Development | 3 | $111,225 |
| Sr. Software Developer Lead | 2 | $150,000 |
The University of Iowa
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 200 | $263,195 |
| House Staff Fellow Physician | 109 | $76,499 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 103 | $60,728 |
| Assistant Professor | 80 | $134,738 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 73 | $67,941 |
| House Staff Resident Physician | 65 | $78,312 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Athene Annuity, Petitions | The University, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 29 (22 cert.) | 309 (281 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 28 (25 cert.) | 297 (254 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 17 (16 cert.) | 349 (319 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 7 (7 cert.) | 37 (37 cert.) |