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Belk, Inc

66 H-1B petitions, 98.5% certified, $137,095 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Charlotte, NC NAICS: 45221

The verdict

Belk, Inc filed 66 H-1B petitions, more than 97% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.5% with a $137,095 median offered wage.

66
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.5%
DOL-certified
$137,095
median offered wage
Top 3%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Charlotte, NC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Belk, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Belk, Inc filed 66 Labor Condition Applications covering 66 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.5% (65 certified of 66 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 Belk, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $70,000 at the low end to $173,400 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $137,095. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Lead Software Engineer (9 petitions at $143,234 avg), followed by Solutions Architect and Lead QA 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. Belk, Inc is headquartered in Charlotte, NC under NAICS code 45221, and places H-1B workers across 12 states, most heavily in NC, SC, TX. 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 Belk, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Belk, Inc is #3,577 of 119,880 employers nationally and #99 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.5%

Avg. Salary

$137,095

Median Salary

$137,095

Total Workers

66

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$137,095 · 10% higher than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.5% · 1% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions66 · 99% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 17.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Belk, Inc

Minimum
$70,000
Maximum
$173,400
Average Salary
$137,095

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+12.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

36.4% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

97%

Primary Worksite County

MECKLENBURG, NC

42.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 23 petitions · 100% certified · $138,744 avg
FY2024 19 petitions · 100% certified · $139,904 avg
FY2025 20 petitions · 95% certified · $129,788 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 23 23 $138,744
FY2024 19 19 $139,904
FY2025 20 19 $129,788
FY2026(partial) 4 4 $150,811

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Belk, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Lead Software Engineer 9 $143,234
Solutions Architect 7 $158,921
Lead QA Engineer 7 $120,510
Sr. Software Engineer 6 $147,986
Manager, IT 6 $159,602
Sr. Systems Analyst 5 $139,336
Sr. Application Support Engineer 4 $125,624
Associate Buyer 3 $70,700
Sr. Performance Engineer 2 $128,775
Manager, IT Application Support 2 $149,379
Sr. Solutions Architect 1 $173,400
Sr. Database Marketing Specialist 1 $112,857
Sr. Data Science Analyst 1 $110,160
Sr. Application Support Engineer 1 $127,345
Sr. Application Support Analyst 1 $127,345

Geographic Distribution

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

NC 39 petitions
SC 10 petitions
TX 4 petitions
WA 3 petitions
FL 2 petitions
VA 2 petitions
NY 1 petitions
CA 1 petitions
MI 1 petitions
AZ 1 petitions
KY 1 petitions
TN 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Manager, Customer Analytics Charlotte, NC $130,000 Certified FY2026
Solutions Architect Charlotte, NC $169,793 Certified FY2026
Sr. Application Support Engineer Charlotte, NC $130,050 Certified FY2026
Sr. Solutions Architect Charlotte, NC $173,400 Certified FY2026
Manager, IT Charlotte, NC $141,000 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $149,350 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $149,350 Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Software Engineer Bothell, WA $166,464 Certified FY2025
Associate Buyer New York City, NY $72,100 Certified FY2025
Sr. Application Support Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,000 Certified FY2025
Lead QA Engineer Charlotte, NC $124,848 Certified FY2025
Solutions Architect Charlotte, NC $158,100 Certified FY2025
Sr. Data Science Analyst Charlotte, NC $110,160 Certified FY2025
Solutions Architect Frisco, TX $152,337 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Northlake, TX $127,500 Certified FY2025
Sr. Performance Engineer Charlotte, NC $130,050 Certified FY2025
Manager, IT Charlotte, NC $173,349 Certified FY2025
Associate Buyer Charlotte, NC $70,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Application Support Engineer Fort Mill, SC $114,444 Certified FY2025
Manager, IT Application Support Charlotte, NC $150,858 Certified FY2025
Associate Buyer San Jose, CA $70,000 Certified FY2025
Analytics Engineer Grand Rapids, MI $110,000 Certified FY2025
Manager, IT Charlotte, NC $162,843 Certified FY2025
EDW Data Engineer Plano, TX $130,000 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Tega Cay, SC $145,000 Certified FY2024
Manager, IT Charlotte, NC $156,060 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer Tega Cay, SC $139,050 Certified FY2024
Lead Software Engineer Lewisville, TX $150,858 Certified FY2024
Lead Application Support Engineer Tega Cay, SC $139,050 Certified FY2024
Sr. Application Support Engineer Glendale, AZ $130,000 Certified FY2024
Lead Software Engineer Indian Land, SC $135,252 Certified FY2024
Lead QA Engineer Charlotte, NC $122,400 Certified FY2024
Sr. Application Support Engineer Fort Mill, SC $127,345 Certified FY2024
Lead Software Engineer Indian Land, SC $135,252 Certified FY2024
Sr. Application Support Analyst Fort Mill, SC $127,345 Certified FY2024
Solutions Architect Lexington, KY $154,020 Certified FY2024
Network Engineer Knoxville, TN $113,404 Certified FY2024
Manager, IT Application Support Charlotte, NC $147,900 Certified FY2024
Lead Systems Analyst Charlotte, NC $147,900 Certified FY2024
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $132,600 Certified FY2024
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $146,447 Certified FY2024
Manager, IT Matthews, NC $168,300 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $140,000 Certified FY2024
Lead QA Engineer Mooresville, NC $120,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $145,000 Certified FY2023
Lead QA Engineer New Hill, NC $111,323 Certified FY2023
Manager, IT Infrastructure Charlotte, NC $147,900 Certified FY2023
Sr. Performance Engineer Orlando, FL $127,500 Certified FY2023
Sr. Systems Analyst Charlotte, NC $142,800 Certified FY2023
Solutions Architect Indian Land, SC $163,200 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Belk, Inc has filed 66 H-1B LCA petitions covering 66 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Belk, Inc has a 98.5% certification rate, with 65 out of 66 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Belk, Inc is $137,095. Salaries range from $70,000 to $173,400.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Belk, Inc include Lead Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, Lead QA Engineer. The most common position is Lead Software Engineer with 9 petitions at an average salary of $143,234.

Where is Belk, Inc located?

Belk, Inc is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 12 states, with the most positions in NC, SC, TX.

Is Belk, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Belk, Inc filed 23 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $138,744 to $150,811.

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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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