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CBS Interactive

5 H-1B petitions, 60% certified, $124,400 median salary, FY2023–2024.

San Francisco, CA NAICS: 519130

The verdict

CBS Interactive filed 5 H-1B petitions, more than 78% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 60% with a $124,400 median offered wage.

5
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2024
60%
DOL-certified
$124,400
median offered wage
Top 22%
of sponsors by volume

Based in San Francisco, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: CBS Interactive. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, CBS Interactive filed 5 Labor Condition Applications covering 5 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 60% (3 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 CBS Interactive’s H-1B petitions range from $115,500 at the low end to $160,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $124,400. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Data Engineer (4 petitions at $115,500 avg), followed by Senior Software 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. CBS Interactive is headquartered in San Francisco, CA under NAICS code 519130, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in NJ, 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 CBS Interactive ranks. By H-1B petition volume, CBS Interactive is #26,547 of 119,880 employers nationally and #4,468 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

60%

Avg. Salary

$124,400

Median Salary

$124,400

Total Workers

5

Compare with another sponsor

CBS Interactive vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$124,400 · 30% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate60.0% · 39% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions5 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2024) 25.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at CBS Interactive

Minimum
$115,500
Maximum
$160,000
Average Salary
$124,400

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+18.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

80% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HUDSON, NJ

80% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2024

FY2023 4 petitions · 50% certified · $115,500 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $160,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 4 2 $115,500
FY2024 1 1 $160,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at CBS Interactive

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Data Engineer 4 $115,500
Senior Software Engineer 1 $160,000

Geographic Distribution

Where CBS Interactive places H-1B workers across the United States

NJ 4 petitions
NC 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by CBS Interactive

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Software Engineer Harrisburg, NC $160,000 Certified FY2024
Data Engineer Jersey City, NJ $115,500 Certified FY2023
Data Engineer Jersey City, NJ $115,500 Withdrawn FY2023
Data Engineer Jersey City, NJ $115,500 Certified FY2023
Data Engineer Jersey City, NJ $115,500 Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has CBS Interactive filed?

CBS Interactive has filed 5 H-1B LCA petitions covering 5 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2024.

What is the H-1B approval rate for CBS Interactive?

CBS Interactive has a 60% certification rate, with 3 out of 5 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at CBS Interactive?

The average H-1B salary at CBS Interactive is $124,400. Salaries range from $115,500 to $160,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at CBS Interactive?

The top H-1B job titles at CBS Interactive include Data Engineer, Senior Software Engineer. The most common position is Data Engineer with 4 petitions at an average salary of $115,500.

Where is CBS Interactive located?

CBS Interactive is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in NJ, NC.

Is CBS Interactive H-1B dependent?

No, CBS Interactive is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has CBS Interactive's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

CBS Interactive filed 4 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2024. Average salary increased from $115,500 to $160,000.

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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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