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Barnes & Noble, Inc

5 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $135,178 median salary, FY2023–2026.

New York, NY NAICS: 424920

The verdict

Barnes & Noble, Inc filed 5 H-1B petitions, more than 78% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $135,178 median offered wage.

5
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$135,178
median offered wage
Top 22%
of sponsors by volume

Based in New York, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Barnes & Noble, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Barnes & Noble, Inc filed 5 Labor Condition Applications covering 5 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (5 certified of 5 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 Barnes & Noble, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $99,341 at the low end to $170,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $135,178. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Network Engineer (2 petitions at $150,000 avg), followed by Senior Software Developer and Senior Merchandise 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. Barnes & Noble, Inc is headquartered in New York, NY under NAICS code 424920, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in NJ, IL. 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 Barnes & Noble, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Barnes & Noble, Inc is #26,547 of 119,880 employers nationally and #2,508 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$135,178

Median Salary

$135,178

Total Workers

5

Compare with another sponsor

Barnes & Noble, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$135,178 · 16% higher than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions5 · 100% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Barnes & Noble, Inc

Minimum
$99,341
Maximum
$170,000
Average Salary
$135,178

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+6.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

100% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

MIDDLESEX, NJ

60% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $170,000 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 100% certified · $135,516 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $170,000
FY2024 3 3 $135,516
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $99,341

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Barnes & Noble, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Network Engineer 2 $150,000
Senior Software Developer 1 $170,000
Senior Merchandise Manager 1 $106,549
Director, Paper 1 $99,341

Geographic Distribution

Where Barnes & Noble, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NJ 3 petitions
IL 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Barnes & Noble, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Director, Paper Chicago, IL $99,341 Certified FY2026
Senior Merchandise Manager Chicago, IL $106,549 Certified FY2024
Network Engineer Monroe Township, NJ $150,000 Certified FY2024
Network Engineer Monroe Township, NJ $150,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Developer Monroe Township, NJ $170,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Barnes & Noble, Inc filed?

Barnes & Noble, Inc has filed 5 H-1B LCA petitions covering 5 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Barnes & Noble, Inc?

Barnes & Noble, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 5 out of 5 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Barnes & Noble, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Barnes & Noble, Inc is $135,178. Salaries range from $99,341 to $170,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Barnes & Noble, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Barnes & Noble, Inc include Network Engineer, Senior Software Developer, Senior Merchandise Manager. The most common position is Network Engineer with 2 petitions at an average salary of $150,000.

Where is Barnes & Noble, Inc located?

Barnes & Noble, Inc is headquartered in New York, NY. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in NJ, IL.

Is Barnes & Noble, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Barnes & Noble, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Barnes & Noble, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Barnes & Noble, Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $170,000 to $99,341.

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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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