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Michaels Stores, Inc

168 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $147,438 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Irving, TX NAICS: 451120

The verdict

Michaels Stores, Inc filed 168 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $147,438 median offered wage.

168
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$147,438
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Michaels Stores, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Michaels Stores, Inc filed 168 Labor Condition Applications covering 168 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (168 certified of 168 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 Michaels Stores, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $67,995 at the low end to $385,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $147,438. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Development Engineer Back End 3 (12 petitions at $134,958 avg), followed by Senior Software Engineer and Manager - Software Engineering. 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. Michaels Stores, Inc is headquartered in Irving, TX under NAICS code 451120, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in TX, CA, 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 Michaels Stores, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Michaels Stores, Inc is #1,245 of 119,880 employers nationally and #113 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$147,438

Median Salary

$147,438

Total Workers

168

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$147,438 · 39% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions168 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 6.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Michaels Stores, Inc

Minimum
$67,995
Maximum
$385,000
Average Salary
$147,438

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+26.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

44.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DALLAS, TX

85.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 71 petitions · 85.9% certified · $149,184 avg
FY2024 57 petitions · 100% certified · $151,734 avg
FY2025 36 petitions · 100% certified · $136,504 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 71 61 $149,184
FY2024 57 57 $151,734
FY2025 36 36 $136,504
FY2026(partial) 4 4 $153,627

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Michaels Stores, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Development Engineer Back End 3 12 $134,958
Senior Software Engineer 8 $125,600
Manager - Software Engineering 7 $158,070
Senior Developer 6 $138,765
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 6 $120,583
Staff Software Engineer 5 $153,571
Sr. Developer 5 $142,208
Sr. Application Developer 5 $134,997
Senior Data Scientist 5 $168,376
Software Development Engineer 4 $133,500
Staff Product Manager 3 $166,278
Software Development Engineer Back End 2 3 $118,333
Software Development Engineer 3 (Back End) 3 $143,333
Senior Data Engineer 3 $140,089
Principal Engineer 3 $167,674

Geographic Distribution

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

TX 93 petitions
CA 2 petitions
NC 2 petitions
GA 1 petitions
SC 1 petitions
WA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Manager - Software Engineering Irving, TX $159,500 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $129,042 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager - Software Engineering Irving, TX $168,967 Certified FY2026
Staff Software Engineer Irving, TX $156,998 Certified FY2026
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Irving, TX $134,347 Certified FY2025
Manager - Software Engineering Irving, TX $173,188 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Irving, TX $135,134 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Irving, TX $156,998 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Irving, TX $112,923 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $125,288 Certified FY2025
Principal Architect Irving, TX $156,998 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $146,958 Certified FY2025
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Irving, TX $152,749 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $148,625 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Irving, TX $135,134 Certified FY2025
Manager - Software Engineering Irving, TX $138,486 Certified FY2025
Senior Digital Merchandiser Irving, TX $81,557 Certified FY2025
Digital Optimization Manager Irving, TX $82,400 Certified FY2025
Associate Data Scientist Irving, TX $67,995 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer Irving, TX $84,750 Certified FY2025
Manager - Data Engineering Irving, TX $144,851 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager Software Engineering Irving, TX $206,190 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $105,997 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $121,446 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Austin, TX $133,058 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $121,446 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Irving, TX $171,020 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Irving, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Irving, TX $105,997 Certified FY2025
Senior Developer Irving, TX $136,136 Certified FY2025
Staff Security Engineer Irving, TX $144,789 Certified FY2025
Director - Information Technology Irving, TX $215,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Security Engineer Irivng, TX $136,136 Certified FY2025
QA Lead Alpharetta, GA $118,414 Certified FY2025
Principal Application Developer Irivng, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Senior Product Manager Irving, TX $150,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Engineer Irving, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer II Irving, TX $105,997 Certified FY2025
Senior DevOps Engineer Irving, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Architect Irving, TX $165,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Developer Irving, TX $132,500 Certified FY2024
Senior Developer Irving, TX $143,957 Certified FY2024
Senior Data Scientist Irving, TX $167,688 Certified FY2024
Senior Security Engineer Irving, TX $160,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Database Engineer Irving, TX $164,095 Certified FY2024
Sr. Application Developer Irving, TX $140,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Application Developer Irving, TX $145,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Developer Irving, TX $140,000 Certified FY2024
Software Development Engineer Back End 3 Irving, TX $130,000 Certified FY2024
Google Cloud Architect Irving, TX $195,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Michaels Stores, Inc has filed 168 H-1B LCA petitions covering 168 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Michaels Stores, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 168 out of 168 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Michaels Stores, Inc is $147,438. Salaries range from $67,995 to $385,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Michaels Stores, Inc include Software Development Engineer Back End 3, Senior Software Engineer, Manager - Software Engineering. The most common position is Software Development Engineer Back End 3 with 12 petitions at an average salary of $134,958.

Where is Michaels Stores, Inc located?

Michaels Stores, Inc is headquartered in Irving, TX. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in TX, CA, NC.

Is Michaels Stores, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Michaels Stores, Inc filed 71 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $149,184 to $153,627.

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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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