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NRG Energy, Inc

90 H-1B petitions, 97.8% certified, $128,468 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Houston, TX NAICS: 926130

The verdict

NRG Energy, Inc filed 90 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.8% with a $128,468 median offered wage.

90
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.8%
DOL-certified
$128,468
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: NRG Energy, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, NRG Energy, Inc filed 90 Labor Condition Applications covering 90 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.8% (88 certified of 90 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 NRG Energy, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $68,952 at the low end to $185,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $128,468. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Digital Application Developer (7 petitions at $142,623 avg), followed by Senior RPA Developer and Application Support Analyst. 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. NRG Energy, Inc is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 926130, and places H-1B workers across 13 states, most heavily in TX, UT, 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 NRG Energy, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, NRG Energy, Inc is #2,542 of 119,880 employers nationally and #306 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.8%

Avg. Salary

$128,468

Median Salary

$128,468

Total Workers

90

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$128,468 · 21% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.8% · 1% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions90 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 25.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at NRG Energy, Inc

Minimum
$68,952
Maximum
$185,000
Average Salary
$128,468

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

48.9% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 32 petitions · 93.8% certified · $132,979 avg
FY2024 19 petitions · 100% certified · $128,831 avg
FY2025 31 petitions · 100% certified · $117,597 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 32 30 $132,979
FY2024 19 19 $128,831
FY2025 31 31 $117,597
FY2026(partial) 8 8 $151,692

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at NRG Energy, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Digital Application Developer 7 $142,623
Senior RPA Developer 4 $129,000
Application Support Analyst 3 $119,333
Senior IT Security Analyst 2 $148,474
Senior Business Analyst 2 $110,040
SAP Lead Architect 2 $164,941
SAP IT Specialist 2 $107,817
Manager, Product Control 2 $161,072
Data Warehouse Analyst III 2 $130,000
Data Engineer, Business Intelligence 2 $143,688
Texas and C&I Operations Lead 1 $141,315
Technical Sales Representative 1 $78,161
Team Lead, Site Reliability 1 $125,000
Team Lead, Digital Solutions 1 $140,000
Team Lead “ SAP GRC & Cloud Security 1 $175,100

Geographic Distribution

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

TX 51 petitions
UT 18 petitions
NJ 7 petitions
OK 3 petitions
MA 2 petitions
FL 2 petitions
MN 1 petitions
TN 1 petitions
DE 1 petitions
NY 1 petitions
PA 1 petitions
WA 1 petitions

Plus 1 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Principal, SAP Programmer Lehi, UT $158,604 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineering Manager Lehi, UT $175,000 Certified FY2026
Team Lead “ SAP GRC & Cloud Security Houston, TX $175,100 Certified FY2026
Staff Site Reliability Engineer Lehi, UT $185,000 Certified FY2026
Manager, Financial Systems Lehi, UT $159,650 Certified FY2026
Digital Application Developer Bixby, OK $141,538 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Lehi, UT $126,210 Certified FY2026
Senior Business Analyst Lehi, UT $92,431 Certified FY2026
AI Engineer II Houston, TX $105,976 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Boston, MA $178,131 Certified FY2025
Sr Software Engineer Lehi, UT $128,669 Certified FY2025
Corporate Paralegal Princeton, NJ $87,235 Certified FY2025
Application Support Analyst Houston, TX $117,998 Certified FY2025
Digital Application Developer Houston, TX $149,947 Certified FY2025
Business Intelligence Analyst Chaska, MN $99,029 Certified FY2025
AI Engineer - II Houston, TX $126,381 Certified FY2025
Database Administrator Houston, TX $127,483 Certified FY2025
Quantitative Analyst, Fundamentals & Structure Princeton, NJ $76,482 Certified FY2025
SAP Custom Developer III Houston, TX $126,589 Certified FY2025
Senior Business Analyst Lehi, UT $127,650 Certified FY2025
Strategic Sourcing Manager Lehi, UT $105,049 Certified FY2025
Android Engineer Boston, MA $68,952 Certified FY2025
Talent Analytics Analyst Jersey City, NJ $82,763 Certified FY2025
Sr Software Engineer, Full-Stack Lehi, UT $125,715 Certified FY2025
AI Engineering Manager Houston, TX $149,947 Certified FY2025
Project Manager UX Research Lehi, UT $75,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Data Warehouse Engineer Lehi, UT $139,725 Certified FY2025
Site Reliability Engineer Lead Houston, TX $103,210 Certified FY2025
Staff Computer Vision Engineer Lehi, UT $164,800 Certified FY2025
NETWORK ENGINEER Lehi, UT $84,800 Certified FY2025
Sr Quality Engineer, Apps Lehi, UT $126,131 Certified FY2025
Manager (Engineering) Lehi, UT $155,139 Certified FY2025
SAP IT Specialist Houston, TX $85,634 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Lehi, UT $80,725 Certified FY2025
Manager, Data Analytics & QA Lehi, UT $150,000 Certified FY2025
Digital Application Developer Bixby, OK $141,538 Certified FY2025
SAP Developer II Houston, TX $125,000 Certified FY2025
SAP Configurer/Business Analyst III Houston, TX $103,210 Certified FY2025
SAP ERP III Houston, TX $126,589 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Houston, TX $119,808 Certified FY2024
Database Administrator II Houston, TX $130,000 Certified FY2024
Data Engineer, Business Intelligence McMinnville, TN $127,375 Certified FY2024
RPA Production Support Specialist Houston, TX $130,000 Certified FY2024
Digital Application Developer Bixby, OK $141,538 Certified FY2024
SAP System Specialist Houston, TX $130,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Team Lead, Digital Acquisition & Sales Houston, TX $155,464 Certified FY2024
SAP Analyst Houston, TX $115,877 Certified FY2024
Texas and C&I Operations Lead Houston, TX $141,315 Certified FY2024
Manager, Go To Market Strategy Houston, TX $105,206 Certified FY2024
ERP IV - SAP Custom Developer Houston, TX $155,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

NRG Energy, Inc has filed 90 H-1B LCA petitions covering 90 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

NRG Energy, Inc has a 97.8% certification rate, with 88 out of 90 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at NRG Energy, Inc is $128,468. Salaries range from $68,952 to $185,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at NRG Energy, Inc include Digital Application Developer, Senior RPA Developer, Application Support Analyst. The most common position is Digital Application Developer with 7 petitions at an average salary of $142,623.

Where is NRG Energy, Inc located?

NRG Energy, Inc is headquartered in Houston, TX. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 13 states, with the most positions in TX, UT, NJ.

Is NRG Energy, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

NRG Energy, Inc filed 32 petitions in FY2023 and 8 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $132,979 to $151,692.

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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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