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Frito-Lay, Inc

23 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $119,044 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Purchase, NY NAICS: 312111

The verdict

Frito-Lay, Inc filed 23 H-1B petitions, more than 92% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $119,044 median offered wage.

23
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$119,044
median offered wage
Top 8%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Purchase, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Frito-Lay, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Frito-Lay, Inc filed 23 Labor Condition Applications covering 23 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (23 certified of 23 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 Frito-Lay, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $72,100 at the low end to $173,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $119,044. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by STRATEGY DIRECTOR (2 petitions at $135,522 avg), followed by R&D PRINCIPAL ENGINEER and HR Director. 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. Frito-Lay, Inc is headquartered in Purchase, NY under NAICS code 312111, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in TX, CA. 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 Frito-Lay, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Frito-Lay, Inc is #9,127 of 119,880 employers nationally and #713 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$119,044

Median Salary

$119,044

Total Workers

23

Compare with another sponsor

Frito-Lay, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$119,044 · 2% higher than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions23 · 100% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 75.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Frito-Lay, Inc

Minimum
$72,100
Maximum
$173,000
Average Salary
$119,044

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+16.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

43.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

COLLIN, TX

82.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 8 petitions · 100% certified · $107,381 avg
FY2024 9 petitions · 100% certified · $124,268 avg
FY2025 6 petitions · 100% certified · $126,758 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 8 8 $107,381
FY2024 9 9 $124,268
FY2025 6 6 $126,758

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Frito-Lay, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
STRATEGY DIRECTOR 2 $135,522
R&D PRINCIPAL ENGINEER 2 $131,005
HR Director 2 $113,443
Supply Chain Engineering Principal Engineer 1 $102,800
SC Resource 1 $75,600
SC PLNG SITE RESOURCE 1 $126,693
R&D SENIOR MANAGER 1 $134,909
R&D Region Sr. Scientist 1 $110,700
R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPER SR DIRECTOR 1 $173,000
R&D PROD DEV SR SCIENTIST 1 $111,900
R&D Engineering Associate Principal Engineer 1 $87,090
R&D ENG ASSOC PRINCIPAL ENGINEER 1 $109,500
R&D Analyst Tech Senior Scientist 1 $75,171
R&D ASSOC PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST 1 $114,100
Quality & Food Safety Manager 1 $134,700

Geographic Distribution

Where Frito-Lay, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 20 petitions
CA 3 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Frito-Lay, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
R&D PRINCIPAL ENGINEER PLANO, TX $113,610 Certified FY2025
SC PLNG SITE RESOURCE MODESTO, CA $126,693 Certified FY2025
R&D PROD DEV SR SCIENTIST PLANO, TX $111,900 Certified FY2025
PROC AGRO POTATO DIRECTOR PLANO, TX $125,900 Certified FY2025
STRATEGY DIRECTOR Plano, TX $147,742 Certified FY2025
Quality & Food Safety Manager PLANO, TX $134,700 Certified FY2025
R&D PRINCIPAL ENGINEER PLANO, TX $148,400 Certified FY2024
Supply Chain Engineering Principal Engineer Plano, TX $102,800 Certified FY2024
DESIGN DIRECTOR PLANO, TX $140,400 Certified FY2024
R&D SENIOR MANAGER PLANO, TX $134,909 Certified FY2024
GM DIRECTOR PLANO, TX $154,398 Certified FY2024
PFNA WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING LEAD PLANO, TX $129,100 Certified FY2024
SC Resource Modesto, CA $75,600 Certified FY2024
R&D ENG ASSOC PRINCIPAL ENGINEER PLANO, TX $109,500 Certified FY2024
STRATEGY DIRECTOR Plano, TX $123,302 Certified FY2024
R&D Engineering Associate Principal Engineer Plano, TX $87,090 Certified FY2023
R&D ASSOC PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST Plano, TX $114,100 Certified FY2023
R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPER SR DIRECTOR PLANO, TX $173,000 Certified FY2023
R&D Region Sr. Scientist Plano, TX $110,700 Certified FY2023
Manufacturing Resource Bakersfield, CA $72,100 Certified FY2023
R&D Analyst Tech Senior Scientist Plano, TX $75,171 Certified FY2023
HR Director Plano, TX $113,443 Certified FY2023
HR Director Plano, TX $113,443 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Frito-Lay, Inc filed?

Frito-Lay, Inc has filed 23 H-1B LCA petitions covering 23 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Frito-Lay, Inc?

Frito-Lay, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 23 out of 23 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Frito-Lay, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Frito-Lay, Inc is $119,044. Salaries range from $72,100 to $173,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Frito-Lay, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Frito-Lay, Inc include STRATEGY DIRECTOR, R&D PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, HR Director. The most common position is STRATEGY DIRECTOR with 2 petitions at an average salary of $135,522.

Where is Frito-Lay, Inc located?

Frito-Lay, Inc is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in TX, CA.

Is Frito-Lay, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

How has Frito-Lay, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Frito-Lay, Inc filed 8 petitions in FY2023 and 6 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $107,381 to $126,758.

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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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