GPS IT Solutions LLC vs The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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 | GPS IT Solutions | The University of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 60 | 1,171 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 60 | 1,134 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 100.0% ✓ | 96.8% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $110,137 ✓ | $109,027 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $80,000 – $144,000 | $31,200 – $616,138 |
| Total Workers | 60 | 1,171 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
GPS IT Solutions LLC
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 6 | $108,633 |
| Java Developer / Software Developer | 6 | $113,833 |
| Technical Sales Engineer | 5 | $99,480 |
| Pega Developer | 5 | $101,000 |
| Pega Developer / Software Developer | 4 | $111,000 |
| Oracle PL, SQL Developer | 4 | $109,650 |
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 361 | $779,398 |
| Researcher V | 151 | $58,026 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Employee | 58 | $60,859 |
| Scientist I | 55 | $72,477 |
| Resident | 52 | $65,755 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 41 | $55,855 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | GPS IT, Petitions | The University, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 24 (24 cert.) | 370 (231 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 13 (13 cert.) | 375 (217 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 20 (19 cert.) | 384 (217 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 3 (3 cert.) | 42 (27 cert.) |