Microsoft Corporation vs Amazon.com Services LLC
Select two employer filers to compare H-1B LCA filing volume, DOL certification rates, listed offered wages, and top job titles from Department of Labor disclosure records. LCA filings are not USCIS petition approvals, visa issuances, or proof of employment. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Microsoft Corporation | Amazon.com Services LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 32,718 | 54,085 ▲ |
| Certified LCA Filings | 32,716 | 53,937 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 100.0% ✓ | 99.7% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $169,489 ✓ | $153,542 |
| Salary Range | $73,125 – $325,000 | $30,597 – $650,000 |
| Total Workers | 57,306 | 282,430 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Microsoft Corporation
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 12,084 | $202,112 |
| Software Engineer | 8,243 | $209,642 |
| Product Management | 994 | $178,815 |
| Applied Sciences | 846 | $177,360 |
| Data Science | 801 | $167,397 |
| Technical Program Management | 765 | $176,848 |
Amazon.com Services LLC
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer II | 6,548 | $161,991 |
| Software Development Engineer I | 3,951 | $261,583 |
| Software Development Engineer III | 2,057 | $192,450 |
| Software Dev Engineer II | 2,047 | $171,223 |
| Business Intelligence Engineer II | 1,416 | $126,342 |
| Applied Scientist II | 1,367 | $167,028 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | Microsoft Corporation, LCA Filings | Amazon.com Services, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9,611 (9611 cert.) | 16,293 (16195 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 9,492 (9491 cert.) | 14,606 (14587 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 9,362 (9361 cert.) | 15,529 (15498 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 4,253 (4253 cert.) | 7,657 (7657 cert.) |
Download the national H-1B LCA summary cited on this page: h1b-statistics.csv (derived from DOL OFLC disclosure files; CC BY 4.0 with attribution).