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Cognex Corporation

62 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $141,659 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Natick, MA NAICS: 541511

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Cognex Corporation filed 62 H-1B petitions, more than 97% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $141,659 median offered wage.

62
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$141,659
median offered wage
Top 3%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Natick, MA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Cognex Corporation. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Cognex Corporation filed 62 Labor Condition Applications covering 62 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (62 certified of 62 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 Cognex Corporation’s H-1B petitions range from $84,000 at the low end to $315,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $141,659. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Engineer (9 petitions at $138,762 avg), followed by Software Engineer and Principal 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. Cognex Corporation is headquartered in Natick, MA under NAICS code 541511, and places H-1B workers across 5 states, most heavily in MA, CA, WI. 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 Cognex Corporation ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Cognex Corporation is #3,808 of 119,880 employers nationally and #171 of 5,193 employers headquartered in MA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$141,659

Median Salary

$141,659

Total Workers

62

Compare with another sponsor

Cognex Corporation vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$141,659 · 22% higher than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$116,524
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions62 · 98% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
3,808
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 8.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Cognex Corporation

Minimum
$84,000
Maximum
$315,000
Average Salary
$141,659

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+15.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

45.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

98.4%

Primary Worksite County

NATICK, MA

85.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 25 petitions · 100% certified · $134,045 avg
FY2024 17 petitions · 100% certified · $150,528 avg
FY2025 18 petitions · 100% certified · $143,120 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 25 25 $134,045
FY2024 17 17 $150,528
FY2025 18 18 $143,120
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $148,303

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Cognex Corporation

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Engineer 9 $138,762
Software Engineer 7 $117,057
Principal Software Engineer 6 $145,934
Senior SAP Systems Analyst 2 $150,000
Senior Manager, Web Solutions 2 $165,000
Senior Basis Administrator 2 $159,100
Program Manager 2 $140,167
IT Project Manager 2 $133,500
Associate Software Engineer 2 $112,986
Software Engineer - Product Security 1 $116,100
Senior Web Designer 1 $84,000
Senior Vice President, Products 1 $315,000
Senior Software Engineer, Front End 1 $120,000
Senior Software Developer 1 $118,600
Senior SAP Basis Administrator 1 $140,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Cognex Corporation places H-1B workers across the United States

MA 56 petitions
CA 2 petitions
WI 2 petitions
MI 1 petitions
NH 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Cognex Corporation

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
IT Project Manager Natick, MA $142,000 Certified FY2026
Principal Software Engineer Natick, MA $154,606 Certified FY2026
Principal Software Engineer Ferndale, MI $158,100 Certified FY2025
Program Manager Cupertino, CA $144,500 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Natick, MA $153,300 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Natick, MA $147,700 Certified FY2025
Deep Learning Engineer Natick, MA $131,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Power BI Developer Natick, MA $116,700 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer - Product Security Natick, MA $116,100 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer, Front End Natick, MA $120,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Natick, MA $112,900 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Natick, MA $115,100 Certified FY2025
Product Manager Natick, MA $129,600 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead Natick, MA $156,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $148,600 Certified FY2025
Principal Backup & Disaster Recovery Architect Natick, MA $180,000 Certified FY2025
Product Marketing Manager - Life Sciences Natick, MA $147,800 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $139,258 Certified FY2025
Lead IT Project Manager Natick, MA $169,500 Certified FY2025
Consulting Technology Specialist Natick, MA $189,600 Certified FY2025
Consulting Software Engineer Natick, MA $185,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $126,600 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $155,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Software Engineer Natick, MA $112,986 Certified FY2024
Associate Software Engineer Natick, MA $112,986 Certified FY2024
Principal Integration Developer Natick, MA $145,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Application Security Engineer Natick, MA $170,000 Certified FY2024
Product Management Specialist Natick, MA $95,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Project Engineer Natick, MA $103,500 Certified FY2024
Senior Consulting Software Engineer Natick, MA $228,800 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Natick, MA $119,600 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Natick, MA $125,600 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $146,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Business Analyst Natick, MA $120,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $137,100 Certified FY2024
IT Business Process Lead - Configure Price Quote Natick, MA $160,800 Certified FY2024
Senior Vice President, Products Natick, MA $315,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Software Engineer Wauwatosa, WI $148,200 Certified FY2023
Product Marketing Specialist Natick, MA $97,800 Certified FY2023
Principal Software Engineer Natick, MA $113,700 Certified FY2023
SAP OTC/FTM Business Analyst Nashua, NH $162,400 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $123,100 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Wauwatosa, WI $148,200 Certified FY2023
Software Engineer Natick, MA $115,000 Certified FY2023
Salesforce Administrator Natick, MA $115,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Web Designer Natick, MA $84,000 Certified FY2023
IT Project Manager Natick, MA $125,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Manager, Web Solutions Natick , MA $160,000 Certified FY2023
Senior SAP Basis Administrator Natick, MA $140,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Natick, MA $125,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Cognex Corporation filed?

Cognex Corporation has filed 62 H-1B LCA petitions covering 62 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Cognex Corporation?

Cognex Corporation has a 100% certification rate, with 62 out of 62 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Cognex Corporation?

The average H-1B salary at Cognex Corporation is $141,659. Salaries range from $84,000 to $315,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Cognex Corporation?

The top H-1B job titles at Cognex Corporation include Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer. The most common position is Senior Software Engineer with 9 petitions at an average salary of $138,762.

Where is Cognex Corporation located?

Cognex Corporation is headquartered in Natick, MA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 5 states, with the most positions in MA, CA, WI.

Is Cognex Corporation H-1B dependent?

No, Cognex Corporation is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Cognex Corporation's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Cognex Corporation filed 25 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $134,045 to $148,303.

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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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