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HKS, Inc

110 H-1B petitions, 97.3% certified, $79,588 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Dallas, TX NAICS: 54131

The verdict

HKS, Inc filed 110 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.3% with a $79,588 median offered wage.

110
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.3%
DOL-certified
$79,588
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: HKS, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, HKS, Inc filed 110 Labor Condition Applications covering 110 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.3% (107 certified of 110 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 HKS, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $55,994 at the low end to $140,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $79,588. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Design Professional - Architecture (15 petitions at $67,403 avg), followed by Job Captain and Design Professional I - Architecture. 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. HKS, Inc is headquartered in Dallas, TX under NAICS code 54131, and places H-1B workers across 13 states, most heavily in TX, CA, IL. 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 HKS, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, HKS, Inc is #2,022 of 119,880 employers nationally and #216 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.3%

Avg. Salary

$79,588

Median Salary

$79,588

Total Workers

110

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$79,588 · 25% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.3% · 2% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions110 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 7.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at HKS, Inc

Minimum
$55,994
Maximum
$140,000
Average Salary
$79,588

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

40.9% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DALLAS, TX

30% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 28 petitions · 92.9% certified · $75,094 avg
FY2024 29 petitions · 100% certified · $82,154 avg
FY2025 51 petitions · 94.1% certified · $80,520 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 28 26 $75,094
FY2024 29 29 $82,154
FY2025 51 48 $80,520
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $81,500

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at HKS, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Design Professional - Architecture 15 $67,403
Job Captain 8 $80,875
Design Professional I - Architecture 8 $66,144
Design Professional II - Architecture 7 $69,787
Designer 5 $83,460
Project Coordinator 4 $101,059
Architect II 4 $77,800
Urban Designer 3 $79,507
Engineer in Training I 3 $73,840
Design Professional II – Architecture 3 $69,200
Computational Designer 3 $94,667
Senior Medical Planner 2 $138,000
Project Interior Designer 2 $100,450
Project Designer 2 $104,250
Medical Planner 2 $82,232

Geographic Distribution

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

TX 41 petitions
CA 12 petitions
IL 11 petitions
GA 11 petitions
DC 6 petitions
FL 6 petitions
UT 4 petitions
NY 3 petitions
MI 2 petitions
AZ 1 petitions
NC 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Plus 1 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Design Professional II “ Facades Los Angeles, CA $85,000 Certified FY2026
Job Captain Chicago, IL $78,000 Certified FY2026
Computational Designer Chicago, IL $120,000 Certified FY2025
Firmwide Practice Technology Specialist II Dallas, TX $102,500 Certified FY2025
Job Captain Chicago, IL $82,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Oakland, CA $80,000 Certified FY2025
Project Architect Atlanta, GA $95,000 Certified FY2025
Architect II Atlanta, GA $84,000 Certified FY2025
Job Captain Phoenix, AZ $80,000 Certified FY2025
Designer Washington, DC $84,500 Certified FY2025
Interior Designer I Dallas, TX $67,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Dallas, TX $80,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional “ Architecture Salt Lake City, UT $71,100 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Dallas, TX $68,500 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Landscape Architecture Coral Gables, FL $68,000 Certified FY2025
Project Coordinator Dallas, TX $92,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Interior Design Dallas, TX $60,008 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Dallas, TX $62,005 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Coral Gables, FL $65,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Dallas, TX $62,005 Certified FY2025
Computational Designer Los Angeles, CA $91,000 Certified FY2025
Research Lead Northville, MI $100,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Raleigh, NC $62,005 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture New York, NY $66,019 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Chicago, IL $68,000 Certified FY2025
Job Captain Washington, DC $85,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Dallas, TX $62,005 Denied FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Dallas, TX $62,005 Denied FY2025
Engineer Chicago, IL $108,000 Certified FY2025
Computational Designer Dallas, TX $73,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Houston, TX $67,500 Certified FY2025
Project Coordinator Washington, DC $120,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Chicago, IL $68,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional I - Architecture Atlanta, GA $61,818 Certified FY2025
Design Professional I - Architecture Los Angeles, CA $69,014 Certified FY2025
Design Professional I - Architecture Dallas, TX $61,818 Certified FY2025
Design Professional II - Architecture Salt Lake City, UT $70,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional II - Architecture Salt Lake, UT $68,000 Certified FY2025
Data Governance Administrator Quincy, MA $98,197 Certified FY2025
Placemaking Designer Washington, DC $80,000 Certified FY2025
Job Captain La Jolla, CA $85,000 Certified FY2025
ERP Developer II Dallas, TX $100,400 Certified FY2025
Design Professional II - Architecture Salt Lake City, UT $68,000 Certified FY2025
Design Professional II - Architecture Atlanta, GA $67,000 Certified FY2025
Project Designer Dallas, TX $107,500 Certified FY2025
Design Professional - Architecture Chicago, IL $70,000 Certified FY2025
Project Interior Designer Los Angeles, CA $99,000 Certified FY2025
ERP Developer II Dallas, TX $97,500 Certified FY2025
Urban Designer New York, NY $91,600 Certified FY2025
Design Professional II Dallas, TX $72,800 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

HKS, Inc has filed 110 H-1B LCA petitions covering 110 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

HKS, Inc has a 97.3% certification rate, with 107 out of 110 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at HKS, Inc is $79,588. Salaries range from $55,994 to $140,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at HKS, Inc include Design Professional - Architecture, Job Captain, Design Professional I - Architecture. The most common position is Design Professional - Architecture with 15 petitions at an average salary of $67,403.

Where is HKS, Inc located?

HKS, Inc is headquartered in Dallas, TX. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 13 states, with the most positions in TX, CA, IL.

Is HKS, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

HKS, Inc filed 28 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $75,094 to $81,500.

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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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