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Lowe's Companies, Inc

1,361 H-1B petitions, 99.3% certified, $124,578 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Mooresville, NC NAICS: 444110

The verdict

Lowe's Companies, Inc filed 1,361 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 99.3% with a $124,578 median offered wage.

1,361
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99.3%
DOL-certified
$124,578
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Lowe's Companies, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Lowe's Companies, Inc filed 1,361 Labor Condition Applications covering 1,361 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99.3% (1,352 certified of 1,361 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 Lowe's Companies, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $71,157 at the low end to $238,652 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $124,578. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Engineer (454 petitions at $127,353 avg), followed by Software Engineer and Lead Software 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. Lowe's Companies, Inc is headquartered in Mooresville, NC under NAICS code 444110, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NC. 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 Lowe's Companies, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Lowe's Companies, Inc is #107 of 119,880 employers nationally and #3 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. The gap between the two is the point: a mid-size national sponsor can still be a top-10 name in its own state's H-1B market.

Certification Rate

99.3%

Avg. Salary

$124,578

Median Salary

$124,578

Total Workers

1,361

Compare with another sponsor

Lowe's Companies, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$124,578 · about the same as IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.3% · about the same as IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions1,361 · 86% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Lowe's Companies, Inc

Minimum
$71,157
Maximum
$238,652
Average Salary
$124,578

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+2.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

61.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

MECKLENBURG, NC

85.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 568 petitions · 88.4% certified · $120,256 avg
FY2024 328 petitions · 86.3% certified · $124,539 avg
FY2025 392 petitions · 84.9% certified · $129,547 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 568 502 $120,256
FY2024 328 283 $124,539
FY2025 392 333 $129,547
FY2026(partial) 73 66 $131,698

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Lowe's Companies, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Engineer 454 $127,353
Software Engineer 244 $106,983
Lead Software Engineer 204 $131,087
Senior Manager, Software Engineering 84 $150,872
Senior Data Engineer 58 $128,823
Data Engineer 33 $105,204
Senior Infrastructure Engineer 28 $104,832
Director, Software Engineering 22 $156,167
Senior Data Scientist 20 $132,614
Senior Engineer, Information Security 14 $105,612
Lead Data Engineer 13 $131,160
Senior Product Manager 11 $114,420
Senior Analyst, DACI Analytics 11 $105,174
Lead Product Manager 11 $111,923
Data Scientist 9 $102,125

Geographic Distribution

Where Lowe's Companies, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NC 100 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Lowe's Companies, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $105,747 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $104,250 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Director, Software Engineering Charlotte, NC $154,669 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $106,974 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $174,015 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $120,058 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $129,854 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $114,754 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $114,754 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $128,232 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Charlotte, NC $154,669 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Lead Product Manager Charlotte, NC $140,795 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Sr Manager, Information Security Charlotte, NC $148,741 Certified FY2026
Senior Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $129,854 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Engineer, Information Security Charlotte, NC $118,456 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Charlotte, NC $154,669 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Charlotte, NC $154,669 Certified FY2026
Senior Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $129,854 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $112,424 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $114,754 Certified FY2026
Lead Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $129,854 Certified FY2026
Data Engineer Charlotte, NC $105,747 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Lowe's Companies, Inc filed?

Lowe's Companies, Inc has filed 1,361 H-1B LCA petitions covering 1,361 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Lowe's Companies, Inc?

Lowe's Companies, Inc has a 99.3% certification rate, with 1,352 out of 1,361 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Lowe's Companies, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Lowe's Companies, Inc is $124,578. Salaries range from $71,157 to $238,652.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Lowe's Companies, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Lowe's Companies, Inc include Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer. The most common position is Senior Software Engineer with 454 petitions at an average salary of $127,353.

Where is Lowe's Companies, Inc located?

Lowe's Companies, Inc is headquartered in Mooresville, NC.

Is Lowe's Companies, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Lowe's Companies, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

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

Lowe's Companies, Inc filed 568 petitions in FY2023 and 73 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $120,256 to $131,698.

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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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