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AvalonBay Communities, Inc

13 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $141,711 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Arlington, VA NAICS: 531110

The verdict

AvalonBay Communities, Inc filed 13 H-1B petitions, more than 88% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $141,711 median offered wage.

13
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$141,711
median offered wage
Top 12%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Arlington, VA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, AvalonBay Communities, Inc filed 13 Labor Condition Applications covering 13 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (13 certified of 13 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 AvalonBay Communities, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $111,000 at the low end to $184,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $141,711. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Engineer (3 petitions at $143,082 avg), followed by Senior Manager, Software Engineering and Software Engineering Manager. 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. AvalonBay Communities, Inc is headquartered in Arlington, VA under NAICS code 531110, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in NJ, VA, CO. 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 AvalonBay Communities, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, AvalonBay Communities, Inc is #13,807 of 119,880 employers nationally and #566 of 3,399 employers headquartered in VA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$141,711

Median Salary

$141,711

Total Workers

13

Compare with another sponsor

AvalonBay Communities, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$141,711 · 23% higher than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$115,071
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions13 · 100% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,642
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at AvalonBay Communities, Inc

Minimum
$111,000
Maximum
$184,000
Average Salary
$141,711

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+2.5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

61.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HUDSON, NJ

30.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 8 petitions · 100% certified · $145,625 avg
FY2024 2 petitions · 100% certified · $123,500 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 100% certified · $139,623 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 8 8 $145,625
FY2024 2 2 $123,500
FY2025 2 2 $139,623
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $151,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at AvalonBay Communities, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Engineer 3 $143,082
Senior Manager, Software Engineering 2 $177,000
Software Engineering Manager 1 $151,000
Sharepoint and Collaboration Engineer 1 $140,000
ServiceNow Developer 1 $121,000
Senior Workday Report Developer 1 $118,000
Senior Systems Engineer 1 $147,000
Senior Software Engineer 1 $111,000
Senior Data Scientist 1 $145,000
Cloud Security Engineer II 1 $126,000

Geographic Distribution

Where AvalonBay Communities, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NJ 5 petitions
VA 4 petitions
CO 1 petitions
TX 1 petitions
CA 1 petitions
FL 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by AvalonBay Communities, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Engineering Manager Arlington, VA $151,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Jersey City, NJ $161,247 Certified FY2025
Senior Workday Report Developer Denver, CO $118,000 Certified FY2025
ServiceNow Developer Frisco, TX $121,000 Certified FY2024
Cloud Security Engineer II Arlington, VA $126,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Jersey City, NJ $184,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Jersey City, NJ $170,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Systems Engineer San Diego, CA $147,000 Certified FY2023
Sharepoint and Collaboration Engineer Riverview, FL $140,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Data Scientist Arlington, VA $145,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Arlington, VA $111,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Jersey City, NJ $134,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Jersey City, NJ $134,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has AvalonBay Communities, Inc filed?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc has filed 13 H-1B LCA petitions covering 13 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for AvalonBay Communities, Inc?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 13 out of 13 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at AvalonBay Communities, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at AvalonBay Communities, Inc is $141,711. Salaries range from $111,000 to $184,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at AvalonBay Communities, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at AvalonBay Communities, Inc include Senior Software Engineer, Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Software Engineering Manager. The most common position is Senior Software Engineer with 3 petitions at an average salary of $143,082.

Where is AvalonBay Communities, Inc located?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc is headquartered in Arlington, VA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in NJ, VA, CO.

Is AvalonBay Communities, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, AvalonBay Communities, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has AvalonBay Communities, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

AvalonBay Communities, Inc filed 8 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $145,625 to $151,000.

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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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