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Morningstar, Inc

169 H-1B petitions, 99.4% certified, $112,933 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Chicago, IL NAICS: 5239

The verdict

Morningstar, Inc filed 169 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 99.4% with a $112,933 median offered wage.

169
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99.4%
DOL-certified
$112,933
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Chicago, IL. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Morningstar, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Morningstar, Inc filed 169 Labor Condition Applications covering 169 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99.4% (168 certified of 169 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 Morningstar, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $60,570 at the low end to $221,058 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $112,933. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Engineer (27 petitions at $123,869 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. Morningstar, Inc is headquartered in Chicago, IL under NAICS code 5239, and places H-1B workers across 4 states, most heavily in IL, NY, 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 Morningstar, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Morningstar, Inc is #1,236 of 119,880 employers nationally and #65 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

99.4%

Avg. Salary

$112,933

Median Salary

$112,933

Total Workers

169

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$112,933 · 27% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.4% · about the same as JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions169 · 99% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 4.0%
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Salary Analysis

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

Minimum
$60,570
Maximum
$221,058
Average Salary
$112,933

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+12.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

33.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

COOK, IL

88.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 78 petitions · 98.7% certified · $105,319 avg
FY2024 56 petitions · 94.6% certified · $114,906 avg
FY2025 32 petitions · 96.9% certified · $123,325 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 78 77 $105,319
FY2024 56 53 $114,906
FY2025 32 31 $123,325
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $163,867

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Morningstar, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Engineer 27 $123,869
Software Engineer 13 $104,812
Lead Software Engineer 9 $143,444
Associate Software Engineer 9 $88,061
Financial Product Specialist 7 $66,287
Senior QA Automation Engineer 5 $111,971
Product Manager 4 $90,343
Manager Research Analyst 4 $95,564
Principal Software Engineer 3 $153,083
Manager, Talent Management 3 $103,683
Data Project Manager/ Data Content Specialist 3 $112,000
Associate Quantitative Analyst 3 $76,200
Vice President, Direct Sales Specialist 2 $104,472
Senior Software Architect 2 $155,000
Senior Product Manager 2 $122,500

Geographic Distribution

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

IL 96 petitions
NY 2 petitions
TX 1 petitions
KS 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Associate Director, Software Engineering Chicago, IL $210,600 Certified FY2026
Senior Product Manager Chicago, IL $125,000 Certified FY2026
Lead Software Engineer Chicago, IL $156,000 Certified FY2026
Director of Data Science Chicago, IL $221,058 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer McKinney, TX $142,830 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Troy, NY $94,280 Certified FY2025
Sr. Marketing Manager, Strategic Account Marketing Chicago, IL $116,500 Certified FY2025
Technical Product Manager Chicago, IL $113,826 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $148,949 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Chicago, IL $136,466 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $127,754 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Chicago, IL $175,248 Certified FY2025
Assistant Vice President, Credit Information (TB) New York, NY $124,270 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $118,987 Certified FY2025
Financial Product Specialist Chicago, IL $69,307 Certified FY2025
Associate Software Engineer Chicago, IL $90,089 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $148,949 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Chicago, IL $150,000 Certified FY2025
Financial Product Specialist Chicago, IL $69,307 Certified FY2025
Quantitative Analyst Chicago, IL $106,977 Certified FY2025
Cloud Financial Analyst Chicago, IL $89,934 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Chicago, IL $90,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Manager Research Analyst Chicago, IL $80,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Software Engineer Chicago, IL $98,461 Certified FY2025
Quantitative Analyst Chicago, IL $106,977 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Chicago, IL $160,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Lead Data Modeler Chicago, IL $132,050 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $124,549 Certified FY2025
Lead DevOps Engineer Chicago, IL $152,245 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $136,578 Certified FY2025
Manager Research Analyst Chicago, IL $110,441 Certified FY2025
Lead Cloud Engineer Chicago, IL $145,600 Certified FY2025
Product Manager Chicago, IL $100,500 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $127,754 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Chicago, IL $136,500 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager of Quality Assurance Chicago, IL $152,000 Certified FY2024
Global Process Owner Chicago, IL $144,000 Certified FY2024
Senior QA Automation Engineer Chicago, IL $123,200 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Chicago, IL $100,700 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Chicago, IL $105,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Quantitative Analyst Chicago, IL $74,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Product Specialist Chicago, IL $133,000 Certified FY2024
Director of Technical Product Management Chicago, IL $196,123 Certified FY2024
Lead Oracle Database Administrator Chicago, IL $140,212 Certified FY2024
NETWORK ENGINEER CHICAGO, IL $118,435 Certified FY2024
Senior Principal ServiceNow Architect Chicago, IL $185,000 Certified FY2024
Lead QA Automation Engineer Chicago, IL $142,800 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL $136,500 Certified FY2024
Financial Product Specialist, Team Lead Chicago, IL $70,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Software Engineer Chicago, IL $142,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Morningstar, Inc has filed 169 H-1B LCA petitions covering 169 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Morningstar, Inc has a 99.4% certification rate, with 168 out of 169 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Morningstar, Inc is $112,933. Salaries range from $60,570 to $221,058.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Morningstar, Inc include Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer. The most common position is Senior Software Engineer with 27 petitions at an average salary of $123,869.

Where is Morningstar, Inc located?

Morningstar, Inc is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 4 states, with the most positions in IL, NY, TX.

Is Morningstar, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Morningstar, Inc filed 78 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $105,319 to $163,867.

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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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