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NCS Pearson, Inc

132 H-1B petitions, 97.7% certified, $131,624 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Bloomington, MN NAICS: 513210

The verdict

NCS Pearson, Inc filed 132 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.7% with a $131,624 median offered wage.

132
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.7%
DOL-certified
$131,624
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Bloomington, MN. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: NCS Pearson, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, NCS Pearson, Inc filed 132 Labor Condition Applications covering 132 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.7% (129 certified of 132 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 NCS Pearson, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $68,541 at the low end to $290,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $131,624. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Developer (20 petitions at $127,961 avg), followed by Senior Software Engineer and Software Developer. 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. NCS Pearson, Inc is headquartered in Bloomington, MN under NAICS code 513210, and places H-1B workers across 11 states, most heavily in MN, TX, NJ. 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 NCS Pearson, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, NCS Pearson, Inc is #1,644 of 119,880 employers nationally and #15 of 1,538 employers headquartered in MN. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.7%

Avg. Salary

$131,624

Median Salary

$131,624

Total Workers

132

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$131,624 · about the same as US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
$131,146
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.7% · 1% lower than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
98.9%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions132 · 94% lower than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
2,204
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at NCS Pearson, Inc

Minimum
$68,541
Maximum
$290,000
Average Salary
$131,624

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+14.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

34.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HENNEPIN, MN

28.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 46 petitions · 89.1% certified · $122,872 avg
FY2024 41 petitions · 97.6% certified · $131,107 avg
FY2025 39 petitions · 100% certified · $140,132 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 46 41 $122,872
FY2024 41 40 $131,107
FY2025 39 39 $140,132
FY2026(partial) 6 6 $146,965

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at NCS Pearson, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Developer 20 $127,961
Senior Software Engineer 9 $141,285
Software Developer 8 $106,183
Senior Software Quality Engineer 5 $103,976
Engineering Lead 5 $142,468
Associate Research Scientist 4 $101,543
Senior Statistical Analyst 3 $72,387
Senior Site Reliability Engineer 3 $129,081
Principal Software Engineer 3 $176,128
Manager Software Development 3 $154,525
Associate Software Developer 3 $88,655
Specialist Software Development 2 $122,270
Psychometrician 2 $98,079
Product Architect 2 $151,911
Principal Software Developer 2 $163,206

Geographic Distribution

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

MN 36 petitions
TX 25 petitions
NJ 13 petitions
NC 9 petitions
CO 5 petitions
IA 5 petitions
CA 2 petitions
PA 2 petitions
MD 1 petitions
AZ 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Product Manager Hoboken, NJ $156,894 Certified FY2026
Gen AI/LLM Test Engineering Manager Hoboken, NJ $165,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Developer Bloomington, MN $131,397 Certified FY2026
Product Architect Bloomington, MN $152,971 Certified FY2026
Principal Software Developer San Antonio, TX $160,411 Certified FY2026
Software Developer Bloomington, MN $115,117 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Developer, Machine Learning Englewood, CO $158,447 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer San Antonio, TX $150,000 Certified FY2025
Software Development Manager Bloomington, MN $142,446 Certified FY2025
Technical Program Manager Baltimore, MD $110,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Cloud and Hosting Services Engineer Bloomington, MN $154,223 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Hoboken, NJ $193,471 Certified FY2025
Specialist Implementation Management Austin, TX $119,785 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager Software Development Austin, TX $188,031 Certified FY2025
Senior Business Analyst Bloomington, MN $125,000 Certified FY2025
WEB PRODUCT ARCHITECT Bloomington, MN $155,041 Certified FY2025
Psychometrician San Antonio, TX $86,700 Certified FY2025
Senior Assessment Product Analyst Austin, TX $127,500 Certified FY2025
Manager Software Development Hoboken, NJ $168,912 Certified FY2025
Information Security Manager Bloomington, MN $137,103 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Austin, TX $107,590 Certified FY2025
Junior Solution Architect - Versant Bloomington, MN $188,712 Certified FY2025
Full Stack Software Engineer Austin, TX $124,114 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer San Antonio, TX $126,558 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Austin, TX $109,130 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Bloomington, MN $179,153 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Bloomington, MN $135,516 Certified FY2025
Engineering Lead Bloomington, MN $149,350 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Englewood, CO $140,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Hoboken, NJ $168,875 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Englewood, CO $140,000 Certified FY2025
Software Quality Assurance Engineer Durham, NC $88,939 Certified FY2025
Senior Site Reliability Engineer Austin, TX $150,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Bloomington, MN $139,725 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Quality Engineer Bloomington, MN $100,937 Certified FY2025
Specialist Software Development Cedar Rapids, IA $120,339 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test Bloomington, MN $106,616 Certified FY2025
Product Architect Shakopee, MN $150,851 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Hoboken, NJ $158,642 Certified FY2025
Specialist Information Security Durham, NC $165,105 Certified FY2025
Manager Software Development Hoboken, NJ $165,600 Certified FY2025
Engineering Lead Bloomington, MN $147,862 Certified FY2025
Senior Digital Content Developer Bloomington, MN $94,078 Certified FY2025
Engineering Lead Bloomington, MN $143,246 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager Quality Assurance Engineering Durham, NC $147,332 Certified FY2025
Lead Data Analyst Hoboken, NJ $160,684 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Developer Durham, NC $141,259 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Developer Durham, NC $139,259 Certified FY2024
Principal Software Engineer Durham, NC $166,040 Certified FY2024
Manager, AimsWebPlus Engineering San Antonio, TX $150,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

NCS Pearson, Inc has filed 132 H-1B LCA petitions covering 132 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

NCS Pearson, Inc has a 97.7% certification rate, with 129 out of 132 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at NCS Pearson, Inc is $131,624. Salaries range from $68,541 to $290,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at NCS Pearson, Inc include Senior Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Software Developer. The most common position is Senior Software Developer with 20 petitions at an average salary of $127,961.

Where is NCS Pearson, Inc located?

NCS Pearson, Inc is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 11 states, with the most positions in MN, TX, NJ.

Is NCS Pearson, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

NCS Pearson, Inc filed 46 petitions in FY2023 and 6 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $122,872 to $146,965.

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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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