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Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

25 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $81,484 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Columbia, SC NAICS: 524114

The verdict

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina filed 25 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $81,484 median offered wage.

25
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$81,484
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Columbia, SC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina filed 25 Labor Condition Applications covering 25 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (25 certified of 25 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina’s H-1B petitions range from $40,602 at the low end to $150,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $81,484. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Developer (4 petitions at $136,250 avg), followed by Statistical Programming Analyst and Data Analyst. 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina is headquartered in Columbia, SC under NAICS code 524114, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in SC, TX, IN. 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina is #8,540 of 119,880 employers nationally and #53 of 832 employers headquartered in SC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$81,484

Median Salary

$81,484

Total Workers

25

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$81,484 · 43% lower than LPL Financial LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$141,715
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than LPL Financial LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions25 · 93% lower than LPL Financial LLC
This sponsor
Peer
375
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

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

Minimum
$40,602
Maximum
$150,000
Average Salary
$81,484

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+4.5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

40% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

RICHLAND, SC

80% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $120,000 avg
FY2024 10 petitions · 90% certified · $89,900 avg
FY2025 14 petitions · 100% certified · $72,721 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $120,000
FY2024 10 9 $89,900
FY2025 14 14 $72,721

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Developer 4 $136,250
Statistical Programming Analyst 3 $54,766
Data Analyst 3 $69,216
Statistical Analyst I 2 $57,000
Digital Product Owner II 2 $85,000
Data Scientist 2 $74,090
Data Analyst II 2 $76,000
Actuarial Assistant II 2 $60,301
Systems Engineer 1 $70,325
Software Developer 1 $96,949
Senior Analyst, System Testing I 1 $70,304
Data Analyst III 1 $98,000
Actuarial Assistant 1 $79,789

Geographic Distribution

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

SC 20 petitions
TX 3 petitions
IN 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Actuarial Assistant II Columbia, SC $40,602 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Indianapolis, IN $74,090 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Indianapolis, IN $74,090 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst Columbia, SC $66,290 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst Columbia, SC $66,290 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst Katy, TX $75,067 Certified FY2025
Actuarial Assistant Columbia, SC $79,789 Certified FY2025
Statistical Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $54,766 Certified FY2025
Statistical Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $54,766 Certified FY2025
Systems Engineer Columbia, SC $70,325 Certified FY2025
Statistical Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $54,766 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst, System Testing I Columbia, SC $70,304 Certified FY2025
Software Developer Columbia, SC $96,949 Certified FY2025
Senior Developer Columbia, SC $140,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Developer Columbia, SC $150,000 Certified FY2024
Digital Product Owner II Austin, TX $85,000 Certified FY2024
Data Analyst II Columbia, SC $80,000 Certified FY2024
Statistical Analyst I Columbia, SC $54,000 Certified FY2024
Digital Product Owner II Columbia, SC $85,000 Certified FY2024
Statistical Analyst I Columbia, SC $60,000 Certified FY2024
Data Analyst II Columbia, SC $72,000 Certified FY2024
Actuarial Assistant II Columbia, SC $80,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Data Analyst III San Antonio, TX $98,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Developer Columbia, SC $135,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Developer Columbia, SC $120,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina has filed 25 H-1B LCA petitions covering 25 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

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

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina has a 100% certification rate, with 25 out of 25 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina is $81,484. Salaries range from $40,602 to $150,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina include Senior Developer, Statistical Programming Analyst, Data Analyst. The most common position is Senior Developer with 4 petitions at an average salary of $136,250.

Where is Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina located?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina is headquartered in Columbia, SC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in SC, TX, IN.

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

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

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

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 14 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $120,000 to $72,721.

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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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