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Amsted Rail

2 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $104,103 median salary, FY2023–2023.

Chicago, IL NAICS: 336510

The verdict

Amsted Rail filed 2 H-1B petitions, more than 59% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $104,103 median offered wage.

2
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2023
100%
DOL-certified
$104,103
median offered wage
Top 41%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Chicago, IL. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Amsted Rail. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Amsted Rail filed 2 Labor Condition Applications covering 2 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2023. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (2 certified of 2 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Amsted Rail’s H-1B petitions range from $103,206 at the low end to $105,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $104,103. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Industrial Hygienist (1 petitions at $103,206 avg), followed by Controls engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Amsted Rail is headquartered in Chicago, IL under NAICS code 336510, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in IA, VA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Amsted Rail ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Amsted Rail is #48,558 of 119,880 employers nationally and #2,297 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$104,103

Median Salary

$104,103

Total Workers

2

Compare with another sponsor

Amsted Rail vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$104,103 · 33% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions2 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Amsted Rail

Minimum
$103,206
Maximum
$105,000
Average Salary
$104,103

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+51.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

100% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LEE, IA

50% of petitions

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Amsted Rail

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Industrial Hygienist 1 $103,206
Controls engineer 1 $105,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Amsted Rail places H-1B workers across the United States

IA 1 petitions
VA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Amsted Rail

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Industrial Hygienist Keokuk, IA $103,206 Certified FY2023
Controls engineer Petersburg, VA $105,000 Certified FY2023

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Other H-1B sponsors based in IL, ranked by petition volume

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Amsted Rail filed?

Amsted Rail has filed 2 H-1B LCA petitions covering 2 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2023.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Amsted Rail?

Amsted Rail has a 100% certification rate, with 2 out of 2 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Amsted Rail?

The average H-1B salary at Amsted Rail is $104,103. Salaries range from $103,206 to $105,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Amsted Rail?

The top H-1B job titles at Amsted Rail include Industrial Hygienist, Controls engineer. The most common position is Industrial Hygienist with 1 petitions at an average salary of $103,206.

Where is Amsted Rail located?

Amsted Rail is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in IA, VA.

Is Amsted Rail H-1B dependent?

No, Amsted Rail is not classified as H-1B dependent.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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