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Norc

43 H-1B petitions, 97.7% certified, $107,405 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Chicago, IL NAICS: 54172

The verdict

Norc filed 43 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.7% with a $107,405 median offered wage.

43
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.7%
DOL-certified
$107,405
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Norc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Norc filed 43 Labor Condition Applications covering 43 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.7% (42 certified of 43 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 Norc’s H-1B petitions range from $67,392 at the low end to $200,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $107,405. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Research Scientist (12 petitions at $102,950 avg), followed by Statistician III and Data Scientist I. 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. Norc is headquartered in Chicago, IL under NAICS code 54172, and places H-1B workers across 9 states, most heavily in IL, MD, DC. 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 Norc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Norc is #5,367 of 119,880 employers nationally and #278 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.7%

Avg. Salary

$107,405

Median Salary

$107,405

Total Workers

43

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$107,405 · 31% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.7% · 2% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions43 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Norc

Minimum
$67,392
Maximum
$200,000
Average Salary
$107,405

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+17.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

58.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

83.7%

Primary Worksite County

COOK, IL

53.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 15 petitions · 93.3% certified · $101,416 avg
FY2024 17 petitions · 100% certified · $107,706 avg
FY2025 9 petitions · 100% certified · $114,391 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 15 14 $101,416
FY2024 17 17 $107,706
FY2025 9 9 $114,391
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $118,331

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Norc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Research Scientist 12 $102,950
Statistician III 5 $123,112
Data Scientist I 4 $89,476
Senior Research Scientist 3 $130,000
Statistician II 2 $108,000
Senior Statistician I 2 $130,000
Senior Data Scientist 2 $117,395
Research Methodologist II 2 $108,000
Software Engineer 1 $95,000
Senior Systems Engineer 1 $120,000
Senior Software Engineer 1 $118,157
Senior Research Associate II 1 $83,200
Senior Research Associate I 1 $70,000
Senior Associate, Health Care Strategy 1 $78,000
Senior Analyst, Client Services, AmeriSpeak 1 $73,008

Geographic Distribution

Where Norc places H-1B workers across the United States

IL 26 petitions
MD 5 petitions
DC 4 petitions
VA 2 petitions
MA 2 petitions
MI 1 petitions
KY 1 petitions
WA 1 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Norc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Statistician III Chicago, IL $130,562 Certified FY2026
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $51 /Hour Certified FY2026
Research Scientist Washington, DC $49 /Hour Certified FY2025
Principal Research Scientist Washington, DC $200,000 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist II Aurora, IL $115,000 Certified FY2025
Statistician III Chicago, IL $125,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Associate I Chicago, IL $70,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Associate II Chicago, IL $40 /Hour Certified FY2025
Research Scientist Arlington, VA $100,000 Certified FY2025
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $55 /Hour Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Engineer Canton, MI $120,000 Certified FY2025
Research Methodologist II Chicago, IL $108,000 Certified FY2024
Statistician II Ellicott City, MD $108,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Associate, Health Care Strategy Chicago, IL $78,000 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Arlington, VA $100,000 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Lexington, KY $104,000 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Bethesda, MD $100,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Research Scientist Bethesda, MD $130,000 Certified FY2024
Statistician III Chicago, IL $120,000 Certified FY2024
Data Scientist I Chicago, IL $90,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Research Scientist Bethesda, MD $130,000 Certified FY2024
Data Scientist I Chicago, IL $90,000 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $104,000 Certified FY2024
Research Methodologist II Chicago, IL $108,000 Certified FY2024
Statistician II Chicago, IL $108,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Research Scientist Bethesda, MD $130,000 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $103,000 Certified FY2024
Statistician III Chicago, IL $120,000 Certified FY2024
Data Scientist I Washington, DC $42 /Hour Certified FY2023
Statistician III Kirkland, WA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $49 /Hour Certified FY2023
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $101,000 Withdrawn FY2023
Research Scientist Chicago, IL $100,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Round Rock, TX $118,157 Certified FY2023
Software Engineer Chicago, IL $95,000 Certified FY2023
Research Associate II Washington, DC $67,392 Certified FY2023
Senior Analyst Chicago, IL $73,008 Certified FY2023
Senior Analyst, Client Services, AmeriSpeak Chicago, IL $73,008 Certified FY2023
Data Scientist I Chicago, IL $89,900 Certified FY2023
Senior Data Scientist Chicago, IL $117,395 Certified FY2023
Senior Statistician I Brookline, MA $130,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Data Scientist Chicago, IL $117,395 Certified FY2023
Senior Statistician I Brookline, MA $130,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Norc filed?

Norc has filed 43 H-1B LCA petitions covering 43 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Norc?

Norc has a 97.7% certification rate, with 42 out of 43 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Norc?

The average H-1B salary at Norc is $107,405. Salaries range from $67,392 to $200,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Norc?

The top H-1B job titles at Norc include Research Scientist, Statistician III, Data Scientist I. The most common position is Research Scientist with 12 petitions at an average salary of $102,950.

Where is Norc located?

Norc is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 9 states, with the most positions in IL, MD, DC.

Is Norc H-1B dependent?

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

How has Norc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Norc filed 15 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $101,416 to $118,331.

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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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