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Estes Express Lines

37 H-1B petitions, 91.9% certified, $117,460 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Richmond, VA NAICS: 484230

The verdict

Estes Express Lines filed 37 H-1B petitions, more than 95% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 91.9% with a $117,460 median offered wage.

37
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
91.9%
DOL-certified
$117,460
median offered wage
Top 5%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Richmond, VA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Estes Express Lines. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Estes Express Lines filed 37 Labor Condition Applications covering 37 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 91.9% (34 certified of 37 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 Estes Express Lines’s H-1B petitions range from $73,698 at the low end to $165,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $117,460. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer III (4 petitions at $127,500 avg), followed by JEE Applications Developer and Engineer III. 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. Estes Express Lines is headquartered in Richmond, VA under NAICS code 484230, and places H-1B workers across 7 states, most heavily in VA, TX, AZ. 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 Estes Express Lines ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Estes Express Lines is #6,152 of 119,880 employers nationally and #266 of 3,399 employers headquartered in VA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

91.9%

Avg. Salary

$117,460

Median Salary

$117,460

Total Workers

37

Compare with another sponsor

Estes Express Lines vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$117,460 · 2% higher than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$115,071
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate91.9% · 8% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions37 · 99% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,642
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 29.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Estes Express Lines

Minimum
$73,698
Maximum
$165,000
Average Salary
$117,460

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+10.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

37.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

RICHMOND CITY, VA

59.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 7 petitions · 57.1% certified · $101,393 avg
FY2024 14 petitions · 92.9% certified · $123,478 avg
FY2025 14 petitions · 78.6% certified · $118,222 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 7 4 $101,393
FY2024 14 13 $123,478
FY2025 14 11 $118,222
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $126,241

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Estes Express Lines

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer III 4 $127,500
JEE Applications Developer 4 $100,223
Engineer III 3 $126,495
Developer III, RPG Applications 3 $125,103
Software Engineer I 2 $85,612
Software Engineer 2 $105,491
Engineer II 2 $103,915
Sr. Technical Engineer 1 $165,000
Software Engineer II 1 $100,000
Software Engineer I-IT Delivery 1 $83,840
RPG Applications Developer 1 $118,008
Project Manager II 1 $124,611
Lead System Architect, Pega IT 1 $139,000
Lead System Architect 1 $139,412
JEE Applications Developer III 1 $129,894

Geographic Distribution

Where Estes Express Lines places H-1B workers across the United States

VA 27 petitions
TX 4 petitions
AZ 2 petitions
NC 1 petitions
IL 1 petitions
GA 1 petitions
MO 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Estes Express Lines

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Engineer Irving, TX $120,982 Certified FY2026
Developer III, RPG Applications Richmond, VA $131,500 Certified FY2026
Architect, Center of Improvement-IT Frisco, TX $153,332 Certified FY2025
JEE Applications Developer III Richmond, VA $129,894 Certified FY2025
Sr. Technical Engineer Richmond, VA $165,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer I Dallas, TX $97,526 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer I Richmond, VA $73,698 Certified FY2025
Analyst I, Citizen Development-Admin Richmond, VA $81,700 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer II Richmond, VA $100,000 Certified FY2025
Developer, Pega Applications Richmond, VA $99,173 Certified FY2025
Engineer, Data Integration Administration Richmond, VA $140,611 Certified FY2025
Developer II, Pega Applications Richmond, VA $99,173 Withdrawn FY2025
Software Engineer III Richmond, VA $125,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer III Richmond, VA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer III Phoenix, AZ $130,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Engineer III Phoenix, AZ $130,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Engineer II Richmond, VA $112,830 Certified FY2024
Project Manager II Garner, NC $124,611 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Developer, Oracle BI Publisher Richmond, VA $133,865 Certified FY2024
Developer III, RPG Applications Richmond, VA $121,359 Certified FY2024
Lead System Architect, Pega IT Richmond, VA $139,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer I-IT Delivery Chicago, IL $83,840 Certified FY2024
Developer, Data IT Delivery Richmond , VA $140,000 Certified FY2024
Developer, Data IT Richmond, VA $128,696 Certified FY2024
Engineer III Richmond, VA $122,500 Certified FY2024
Developer III, RPG Applications Johns Creek, GA $122,450 Certified FY2024
Lead System Architect Richmond , VA $139,412 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Richmond , VA $125,000 Certified FY2024
Engineer III Richmond, VA $126,984 Certified FY2024
JEE Applications Developer Richmond , VA $108,149 Certified FY2024
Engineer II Richmond, VA $95,000 Certified FY2023
Developer, RPG Applications Richmond, VA $114,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
JEE Applications Developer Chesterfield, MO $88,725 Certified FY2023
Software Engineer Irving, TX $90,000 Certified FY2023
RPG Applications Developer Richmond, VA $118,008 Certified FY2023
JEE Applications Developer Richmond, VA $102,009 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
JEE Applications Developer Richmond, VA $102,009 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Estes Express Lines filed?

Estes Express Lines has filed 37 H-1B LCA petitions covering 37 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Estes Express Lines?

Estes Express Lines has a 91.9% certification rate, with 34 out of 37 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Estes Express Lines?

The average H-1B salary at Estes Express Lines is $117,460. Salaries range from $73,698 to $165,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Estes Express Lines?

The top H-1B job titles at Estes Express Lines include Software Engineer III, JEE Applications Developer, Engineer III. The most common position is Software Engineer III with 4 petitions at an average salary of $127,500.

Where is Estes Express Lines located?

Estes Express Lines is headquartered in Richmond, VA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 7 states, with the most positions in VA, TX, AZ.

Is Estes Express Lines H-1B dependent?

No, Estes Express Lines is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Estes Express Lines's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Estes Express Lines filed 7 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $101,393 to $126,241.

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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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