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Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc

113 H-1B petitions, 99.1% certified, $132,389 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Pittsburgh, PA NAICS: 4882

The verdict

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc filed 113 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 99.1% with a $132,389 median offered wage.

113
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99.1%
DOL-certified
$132,389
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Pittsburgh, PA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc filed 113 Labor Condition Applications covering 113 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99.1% (112 certified of 113 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 Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $80,000 at the low end to $299,936 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $132,389. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Signalling Functional Design Engineer (10 petitions at $98,380 avg), followed by Senior Automation Software Engineer and Signaling Functional Design 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. Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA under NAICS code 4882, and places H-1B workers across 9 states, most heavily in PA, CA, MD. 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 Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc is #1,961 of 119,880 employers nationally and #67 of 3,282 employers headquartered in PA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

99.1%

Avg. Salary

$132,389

Median Salary

$132,389

Total Workers

113

Compare with another sponsor

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$132,389 · 6% lower than Deloitte Consulting LLP
This sponsor
Peer
$140,177
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.1% · 1% lower than Deloitte Consulting LLP
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions113 · 99% lower than Deloitte Consulting LLP
This sponsor
Peer
11,670
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 28.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc

Minimum
$80,000
Maximum
$299,936
Average Salary
$132,389

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+18.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

44.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

ALLEGHENY, PA

61.9% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 40 petitions · 100% certified · $124,774 avg
FY2024 25 petitions · 100% certified · $123,001 avg
FY2025 37 petitions · 97.3% certified · $145,227 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 40 40 $124,774
FY2024 25 25 $123,001
FY2025 37 36 $145,227
FY2026(partial) 11 11 $138,234

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Signalling Functional Design Engineer 10 $98,380
Senior Automation Software Engineer 6 $136,219
Signaling Functional Design Engineer 5 $93,625
Senior Telecoms Engineer 5 $170,424
Commissioning Manager 5 $128,400
Senior Signalling Design Engineer 4 $110,534
Senior Installation Engineer 4 $145,751
Principal System Engineer 4 $171,256
Senior System Engineer 3 $127,013
Senior Software Engineer 3 $138,777
Senior Signaling System Engineer 3 $135,000
Senior Signaling Design Engineer 3 $121,458
Senior RAMS Manager 3 $135,000
Senior Automation Testing & Commissioning Engineer 3 $115,642
Scrum Product Owner 2 3 $129,125

Geographic Distribution

Where Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

PA 75 petitions
CA 14 petitions
MD 3 petitions
HI 2 petitions
SC 2 petitions
NC 1 petitions
IL 1 petitions
AZ 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Signaling Functional Design Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $94,063 Certified FY2026
Principal System Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $185,223 Certified FY2026
Senior Automation Software Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $143,581 Certified FY2026
Senior Signaling V&V Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $114,983 Certified FY2026
Signaling Validation & Verification Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $101,291 Certified FY2026
Signaling Functional Design Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $94,063 Certified FY2026
Senior Signaling Commissioning Engineer Oakland, CA $134,056 Certified FY2026
Senior Automation Software Engineer Fuquay Varina, NC $141,831 Certified FY2026
Principal Project Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $185,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Hardware Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $138,684 Certified FY2026
Senior Telecoms Engineer Pearl City, HI $187,803 Certified FY2026
Power Supply and Traction Power Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $131,706 Certified FY2025
Senior Telecoms Engineer Pearl City, HI $187,803 Certified FY2025
Senior Signaling Design Engineer Oakland, CA $168,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer Oakland, CA $129,140 Certified FY2025
Signaling V&V Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $116,600 Certified FY2025
Commissioning Manager Pittsburgh, PA $142,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Installation Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $148,120 Certified FY2025
Senior RAMS Manager Frederick, MD $135,000 Certified FY2025
Construction Manager Pittsburgh, PA $195,000 Certified FY2025
Head of Procurement “ LoB Vehicle Hagerstown, MD $181,708 Certified FY2025
Senior RAMS Manager Pittsburgh, PA $135,000 Certified FY2025
Senior RAMS Manager Pittsburgh, PA $135,000 Certified FY2025
Project Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $175,100 Certified FY2025
Senior Security Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $130,416 Certified FY2025
Scrum Product Owner 2 Pittsburgh, PA $129,125 Certified FY2025
Construction Manager Pittsburgh, PA $195,000 Certified FY2025
Scrum Product Owner 2 Pittsburgh, PA $129,125 Withdrawn FY2025
Scrum Product Owner 2 Pittsburgh, PA $129,125 Certified FY2025
Senior Automation Testing & Commissioning Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $116,925 Certified FY2025
Signaling V&V Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $116,000 Certified FY2025
Signalling Functional Design Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $89,610 Certified FY2025
Signalling Functional Design Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $92,700 Certified FY2025
Principal Installation Engineer Oakland, CA $148,120 Certified FY2025
Signaling Commissioning Engineer Oakland, CA $127,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $145,767 Certified FY2025
Signaling Functional Design Engineer Batesburg-Leesville, SC $100,000 Certified FY2025
Senior IT Applications Expert Pittsburgh, PA $147,900 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $145,767 Certified FY2025
Signalling Commissioning Engineer Batesburg-Leesville, SC $100,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Construction Manager Oakland, CA $199,576 Certified FY2025
Associate Signaling Commissioning Engineer El Segundo, CA $115,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Commissioning Manager Pittsburgh, PA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Telecoms Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $176,512 Certified FY2025
Principal Automation Testing & Commissioning Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $135,450 Certified FY2025
Principal Program Manager Pittsburgh, PA $299,936 Certified FY2025
Senior Installation Engineer Oakland, CA $138,645 Certified FY2025
Senior System Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $125,520 Certified FY2025
Senior System Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $125,520 Certified FY2024
Signalling Functional Design Engineer Oakland, CA $125,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc filed?

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc has filed 113 H-1B LCA petitions covering 113 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc?

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc has a 99.1% certification rate, with 112 out of 113 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc is $132,389. Salaries range from $80,000 to $299,936.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc include Signalling Functional Design Engineer, Senior Automation Software Engineer, Signaling Functional Design Engineer. The most common position is Signalling Functional Design Engineer with 10 petitions at an average salary of $98,380.

Where is Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc located?

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 9 states, with the most positions in PA, CA, MD.

Is Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc filed 40 petitions in FY2023 and 11 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $124,774 to $138,234.

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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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