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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

9 H-1B petitions, 88.9% certified, $151,086 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Durham, NC NAICS: 524114

The verdict

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina filed 9 H-1B petitions, more than 85% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 88.9% with a $151,086 median offered wage.

9
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
88.9%
DOL-certified
$151,086
median offered wage
Top 15%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina filed 9 Labor Condition Applications covering 9 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 88.9% (8 certified of 9 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s H-1B petitions range from $119,288 at the low end to $188,769 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $151,086. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Sr Developer (2 petitions at $130,000 avg), followed by Technical Consultant and Sr. Data 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. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is headquartered in Durham, NC under NAICS code 524114, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NC. 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is #17,879 of 119,880 employers nationally and #468 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

88.9%

Avg. Salary

$151,086

Median Salary

$151,086

Total Workers

9

Compare with another sponsor

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$151,086 · 22% higher than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate88.9% · 11% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions9 · 100% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Minimum
$119,288
Maximum
$188,769
Average Salary
$151,086

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+10.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

66.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

WAKE, NC

44.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 2 petitions · 100% certified · $127,520 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 0% certified · $140,144 avg
FY2025 4 petitions · 100% certified · $166,627 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 2 2 $127,520
FY2024 1 0 $140,144
FY2025 4 4 $166,627
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $149,041

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Sr Developer 2 $130,000
Technical Consultant 1 $188,769
Sr. Data Engineer 1 $140,144
Sr Technical Project/Program Manager 1 $135,753
Sr Data Engineer 1 $146,564
Principal Developer 1 $154,877
Principal Data Modeler 1 $157,369
Principal Data Engineer 1 $176,300

Geographic Distribution

Where Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina places H-1B workers across the United States

NC 9 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Sr Developer Durham, NC $140,713 Certified FY2026
Principal Data Modeler Durham, NC $157,369 Certified FY2026
Technical Consultant Durham, NC $188,769 Certified FY2025
Principal Data Engineer Apex, NC $176,300 Certified FY2025
Principal Developer Apex, NC $154,877 Certified FY2025
Sr Data Engineer Durham, NC $146,564 Certified FY2025
Sr. Data Engineer Morrisville, NC $140,144 Withdrawn FY2024
Sr Technical Project/Program Manager Cary, NC $135,753 Certified FY2023
Sr Developer Durham, NC $119,288 Certified FY2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina filed?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has filed 9 H-1B LCA petitions covering 9 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has a 88.9% certification rate, with 8 out of 9 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina?

The average H-1B salary at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is $151,086. Salaries range from $119,288 to $188,769.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina?

The top H-1B job titles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina include Sr Developer, Technical Consultant, Sr. Data Engineer. The most common position is Sr Developer with 2 petitions at an average salary of $130,000.

Where is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina located?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina H-1B dependent?

No, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina filed 2 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $127,520 to $149,041.

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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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