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H-E-B, LP

165 H-1B petitions, 88.5% certified, $124,599 median salary, FY2023–2026.

SAN ANTONIO, TX NAICS: 4451

The verdict

H-E-B, LP filed 165 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 88.5% with a $124,599 median offered wage.

165
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
88.5%
DOL-certified
$124,599
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: H-E-B, LP. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, H-E-B, LP filed 165 Labor Condition Applications covering 165 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 88.5% (146 certified of 165 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 H-E-B, LP’s H-1B petitions range from $70,000 at the low end to $186,950 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $124,599. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Engineer (33 petitions at $123,435 avg), followed by Staff Software Engineer and Senior Data 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. H-E-B, LP is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX under NAICS code 4451, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in TX. 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 H-E-B, LP ranks. By H-1B petition volume, H-E-B, LP is #1,267 of 119,880 employers nationally and #117 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

88.5%

Avg. Salary

$124,599

Median Salary

$124,599

Total Workers

165

Compare with another sponsor

H-E-B, LP vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$124,599 · 17% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate88.5% · 11% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions165 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 23.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at H-E-B, LP

Minimum
$70,000
Maximum
$186,950
Average Salary
$124,599

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+5.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

55.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

BEXAR, TX

35.2% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 74 petitions · 82.4% certified · $117,666 avg
FY2024 27 petitions · 77.8% certified · $120,153 avg
FY2025 47 petitions · 93.6% certified · $133,568 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 74 61 $117,666
FY2024 27 21 $120,153
FY2025 47 44 $133,568
FY2026(partial) 17 14 $137,041

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at H-E-B, LP

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Engineer 33 $123,435
Staff Software Engineer 14 $142,564
Senior Data Engineer 14 $126,239
Staff Data Engineer 8 $149,644
Software Engineer II 8 $105,375
Senior Business Systems Analyst 7 $118,809
Sr. Software Engineer 6 $126,650
Manager, Software Engineering 5 $164,230
Product Development Mgr I 4 $98,800
Engineer Manager 4 $138,850
Data Scientist II 4 $125,183
System Administrator 3 $111,363
Staff Systems Developer 3 $125,333
Staff Business Systems Analyst 3 $118,767
Software Engineer I 3 $90,000

Geographic Distribution

Where H-E-B, LP places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 100 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by H-E-B, LP

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
System Administrator San Antonio, TX $110,864 Certified FY2026
System Administrator San Antonio, TX $110,864 Withdrawn FY2026
Manager, Software Engineering Austin, TX $186,950 Certified FY2026
Senior Business Systems Analyst San Antonio, TX $125,965 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Carrollton, TX $156,998 Certified FY2026
Staff Data Engineer Carrollton, TX $156,998 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $127,733 Certified FY2026
Staff Data Engineer Austin, TX $163,550 Certified FY2026
Data Scientist II Austin, TX $124,530 Certified FY2026
Industrial Engineer, Distribution Planning & Operations Houston, TX $73,278 Certified FY2026
Sr. Data Scientist Austin, TX $137,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Data Scientist Dallas, TX $155,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer Manager San Antonio, TX $152,700 Certified FY2026
Staff Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $152,700 Certified FY2026
Engineer Manager San Antonio, TX $152,700 Certified FY2026
Sr Data Engineer San Antonio, TX $148,866 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer II Austin, TX $93,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Staff Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $152,700 Withdrawn FY2025
Manager of Data Engineering, Foundational Projects Team San Antonio, TX $152,700 Certified FY2025
Manager of Data Engineering, Foundational Projects Team San Antonio, TX $152,700 Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $128,500 Certified FY2025
Sr. Systems Developer Dallas, TX $134,971 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist II Carrollton, TX $128,100 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Carrollton, TX $134,971 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $127,733 Certified FY2025
Senior iOS Engineer Carrollton, TX $134,971 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist II San Antonio, TX $128,100 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Carrollton, TX $134,971 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Austin, TX $139,152 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Austin, TX $139,152 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Carrollton, TX $134,971 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer II Carrollton, TX $112,923 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Carrollton, TX $128,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Business Systems Analyst Dallas, TX $117,000 Certified FY2025
Sr Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $98,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer II San Antonio, TX $109,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer II San Antonio, TX $109,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Staff Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $152,700 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Developer San Antonio, TX $142,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Austin, TX $156,000 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer II Carrollton, TX $123,000 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist II Austin, TX $120,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Austin, TX $133,000 Certified FY2025
Manager, Software Engineering Austin, TX $156,000 Certified FY2025
Sr Site Reliability Engineer Austin, TX $135,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Data Engineer Carrollton, TX $150,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Developer San Antonio, TX $121,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer Austin, TX $174,700 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer San Antonio, TX $121,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Austin, TX $149,700 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has H-E-B, LP filed?

H-E-B, LP has filed 165 H-1B LCA petitions covering 165 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for H-E-B, LP?

H-E-B, LP has a 88.5% certification rate, with 146 out of 165 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at H-E-B, LP?

The average H-1B salary at H-E-B, LP is $124,599. Salaries range from $70,000 to $186,950.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at H-E-B, LP?

The top H-1B job titles at H-E-B, LP include Senior Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, Senior Data Engineer. The most common position is Senior Software Engineer with 33 petitions at an average salary of $123,435.

Where is H-E-B, LP located?

H-E-B, LP is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX.

Is H-E-B, LP H-1B dependent?

No, H-E-B, LP is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has H-E-B, LP's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

H-E-B, LP filed 74 petitions in FY2023 and 17 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $117,666 to $137,041.

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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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