Microsoft Corporation vs Tesla, Inc.
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 | Tesla, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 32,718 ▲ | 8,247 |
| Certified LCA Filings | 32,716 | 8,106 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 100.0% ✓ | 98.3% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $169,489 ✓ | $152,211 |
| Salary Range | $73,125 – $325,000 | $53,622 – $380,000 |
| Total Workers | 57,306 | 9,759 |
| 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 |
Tesla, Inc.
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sr Software Development Engineer | 150 | $182,852 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 140 | $129,175 |
| Staff Software Development Engineer | 127 | $207,069 |
| Process Engineer | 115 | $105,557 |
| Software Development Engineer | 107 | $152,085 |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 97 | $168,413 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | Microsoft Corporation, LCA Filings | Tesla, Inc., LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9,611 (9611 cert.) | 1,575 (1561 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 9,492 (9491 cert.) | 2,242 (2177 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 9,362 (9361 cert.) | 2,909 (2879 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 4,253 (4253 cert.) | 1,521 (1489 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).