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Fortrea Inc

56 H-1B petitions, 98.2% certified, $117,219 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Durham, NC NAICS: 32541

The verdict

Fortrea Inc filed 56 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.2% with a $117,219 median offered wage.

56
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.2%
DOL-certified
$117,219
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Fortrea Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Fortrea Inc filed 56 Labor Condition Applications covering 56 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.2% (55 certified of 56 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 Fortrea Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $68,515 at the low end to $213,886 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $117,219. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Principal Statistical Programmer (9 petitions at $128,581 avg), followed by Senior Statistical Programmer and Statistical Programmer I. 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. Fortrea Inc is headquartered in Durham, NC under NAICS code 32541, and places H-1B workers across 8 states, most heavily in NC, GA, NJ. 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 Fortrea Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Fortrea Inc is #4,199 of 119,880 employers nationally and #125 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.2%

Avg. Salary

$117,219

Median Salary

$117,219

Total Workers

56

Compare with another sponsor

Fortrea Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$117,219 · 6% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.2% · 1% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions56 · 99% 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 Fortrea Inc

Minimum
$68,515
Maximum
$213,886
Average Salary
$117,219

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+7.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

39.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DURHAM, NC

46.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 6 petitions · 100% certified · $103,042 avg
FY2024 29 petitions · 96.6% certified · $111,924 avg
FY2025 15 petitions · 100% certified · $129,464 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 6 6 $103,042
FY2024 29 28 $111,924
FY2025 15 15 $129,464
FY2026(partial) 6 6 $126,377

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Fortrea Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Principal Statistical Programmer 9 $128,581
Senior Statistical Programmer 8 $115,751
Statistical Programmer I 5 $80,117
Statistical Programmer II 3 $96,969
Senior Biostatistician 3 $105,387
Biostatistician II 3 $103,466
Team Lead, Study Development 2 $113,641
Statistical Programmer/Analyst 2 $91,000
Senior Business Development Director - Clinical Pharmacology 2 $164,008
Manager, Statistical Programming 2 $149,560
Statistical Programmer 2 1 $101,566
Sr Mgr, Stats Programming 1 $166,000
Senior Support Analyst 1 $128,544
Senior Statistical Progammer 1 $101,566
Senior Software Architect 1 $160,805

Geographic Distribution

Where Fortrea Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NC 41 petitions
GA 4 petitions
NJ 3 petitions
TX 3 petitions
CA 2 petitions
WI 1 petitions
CT 1 petitions
PA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Fortrea Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Statistical Programmer II Durham, NC $114,358 Certified FY2026
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $128,627 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Architect Durham, NC $160,805 Certified FY2026
Senior Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $112,965 Certified FY2026
Senior Support Analyst Durham, NC $128,544 Certified FY2026
Senior Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $112,965 Certified FY2026
Sr Mgr, Stats Programming Durham, NC $166,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Clinical Data Manager Durham, NC $105,747 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $125,694 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $125,694 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $125,694 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $140,109 Certified FY2025
Senior Statistical Progammer Durham, NC $101,566 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $140,109 Certified FY2025
Biostatistician II Durham, NC $103,272 Certified FY2025
Senior Principal Programmer Durham, NC $141,170 Certified FY2025
Statistical Programmer 2 Durham, NC $101,566 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $125,694 Certified FY2025
Clinical Research Associate II Durham, NC $104,915 Certified FY2025
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $120,848 Certified FY2025
Executive Director, Drug Safety Durham, NC $213,886 Certified FY2025
Senior Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $120,848 Certified FY2024
Biostatistician II Durham, NC $102,523 Certified FY2024
Chief of Staff to CAO Durham, NC $113,693 Certified FY2024
Manager, Statistical Programming Durham, NC $146,120 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer I Union City, NJ $73,008 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer I Durham, NC $68,515 Certified FY2024
Principal Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $124,758 Certified FY2024
Senior Business Development Director - Clinical Pharmacology Durham, NC $164,008 Certified FY2024
Lead Data Manager Hayward, CA $94,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Business Development Director - Clinical Pharmacology Durham, NC $164,008 Certified FY2024
Senior Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $124,758 Certified FY2024
Senior Statistical Programmer Durham, NC $124,758 Withdrawn FY2024
Team Lead, Study Development Durham, NC $121,410 Certified FY2024
Team Lead, Study Development Durham, NC $105,872 Certified FY2024
Principal Medical Writer Wilmington, NC $140,000 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer/Analyst Ball Ground, GA $91,000 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer/Analyst Ball Ground, GA $91,000 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer I Ball Ground, GA $91,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Biostatistician Durham, NC $124,758 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer I Ball Ground, GA $91,000 Certified FY2024
Biostatistician II Madison, WI $104,603 Certified FY2024
Senior Biostatistician Houston, TX $91,541 Certified FY2024
Principal Biostatistician Matthews, NC $126,110 Certified FY2024
Senior Statistical Programmer Wilmington, NC $113,173 Certified FY2024
Statistical Programmer II Missouri City, TX $77,896 Certified FY2024
Senior Data Warehouse Architect Holly Springs, NC $127,629 Certified FY2024
Senior Statistical Programmer Missouri City, TX $91,541 Certified FY2024
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Santa Clara, CA $83,262 Certified FY2024
Manager, Statistical Programming New Hill, NC $153,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Fortrea Inc filed?

Fortrea Inc has filed 56 H-1B LCA petitions covering 56 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Fortrea Inc?

Fortrea Inc has a 98.2% certification rate, with 55 out of 56 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Fortrea Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Fortrea Inc is $117,219. Salaries range from $68,515 to $213,886.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Fortrea Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Fortrea Inc include Principal Statistical Programmer, Senior Statistical Programmer, Statistical Programmer I. The most common position is Principal Statistical Programmer with 9 petitions at an average salary of $128,581.

Where is Fortrea Inc located?

Fortrea Inc is headquartered in Durham, NC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 8 states, with the most positions in NC, GA, NJ.

Is Fortrea Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Fortrea Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Fortrea Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Fortrea Inc filed 6 petitions in FY2023 and 6 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $103,042 to $126,377.

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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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