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Palmetto GBA, LLC

24 H-1B petitions, 91.7% certified, $114,506 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Columbia, SC NAICS: 524114

The verdict

Palmetto GBA, LLC filed 24 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 91.7% with a $114,506 median offered wage.

24
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
91.7%
DOL-certified
$114,506
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Columbia, SC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Palmetto GBA, LLC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Palmetto GBA, LLC filed 24 Labor Condition Applications covering 24 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 91.7% (22 certified of 24 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 Palmetto GBA, LLC’s H-1B petitions range from $84,198 at the low end to $138,382 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $114,506. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Medicare Programming Analyst (6 petitions at $123,960 avg), followed by Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst and Senior 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. Palmetto GBA, LLC is headquartered in Columbia, SC under NAICS code 524114, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in SC, GA, 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 Palmetto GBA, LLC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Palmetto GBA, LLC is #8,821 of 119,880 employers nationally and #59 of 832 employers headquartered in SC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

91.7%

Avg. Salary

$114,506

Median Salary

$114,506

Total Workers

24

Compare with another sponsor

Palmetto GBA, LLC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$114,506 · 19% lower than LPL Financial LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$141,715
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate91.7% · 7% lower than LPL Financial LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions24 · 94% lower than LPL Financial LLC
This sponsor
Peer
375
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 10.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Palmetto GBA, LLC

Minimum
$84,198
Maximum
$138,382
Average Salary
$114,506

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+1.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

79.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

RICHLAND, SC

83.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 10 petitions · 50% certified · $108,914 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 66.7% certified · $113,333 avg
FY2025 10 petitions · 70% certified · $120,135 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 10 5 $108,914
FY2024 3 2 $113,333
FY2025 10 7 $120,135
FY2026(partial) 1 0 $117,667

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Palmetto GBA, LLC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Medicare Programming Analyst 6 $123,960
Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst 5 $115,543
Senior Developer 3 $121,168
Senior JAVA Developer and Medicare Programming Analyst 2 $115,000
Senior Analyst System Testing I 2 $98,000
Developer IV 2 $108,993
Senior Java Developer/Designer Analyst 1 $116,684
Senior JAVA Developer Designer Analyst 1 $120,806
Senior Analyst System Testing 1 $84,198
Developer III 1 $97,500

Geographic Distribution

Where Palmetto GBA, LLC places H-1B workers across the United States

SC 22 petitions
GA 1 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Palmetto GBA, LLC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst Columbia, SC $117,667 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior JAVA Developer Designer Analyst Columbia, SC $120,806 Certified FY2025
Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst Columbia, SC $138,382 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $130,770 Certified FY2025
Developer IV Columbia, SC $112,986 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst System Testing Columbia, SC $84,198 Certified FY2025
Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst Columbia, SC $117,667 Certified FY2025
Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $138,382 Withdrawn FY2025
Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $117,667 Withdrawn FY2025
Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $112,986 Certified FY2025
Senior Developer Cumming, GA $127,504 Certified FY2025
Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $110,000 Certified FY2024
Senior JAVA Developer and Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $115,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior JAVA Developer and Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $115,000 Certified FY2024
Medicare Programming Analyst Columbia, SC $133,952 Certified FY2023
Senior Java Developer/Designer Analyst College Station, TX $116,684 Certified FY2023
Developer III Columbia, SC $97,500 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Developer IV Columbia, SC $105,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Developer Columbia, SC $118,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst Columbia, SC $102,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Analyst System Testing I Columbia, SC $98,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Analyst System Testing I Columbia, SC $98,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Developer Columbia, SC $118,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst Columbia, SC $102,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Palmetto GBA, LLC filed?

Palmetto GBA, LLC has filed 24 H-1B LCA petitions covering 24 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Palmetto GBA, LLC?

Palmetto GBA, LLC has a 91.7% certification rate, with 22 out of 24 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Palmetto GBA, LLC?

The average H-1B salary at Palmetto GBA, LLC is $114,506. Salaries range from $84,198 to $138,382.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Palmetto GBA, LLC?

The top H-1B job titles at Palmetto GBA, LLC include Medicare Programming Analyst, Senior JAVA Developer/Designer Analyst, Senior Developer. The most common position is Medicare Programming Analyst with 6 petitions at an average salary of $123,960.

Where is Palmetto GBA, LLC located?

Palmetto GBA, LLC is headquartered in Columbia, SC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in SC, GA, TX.

Is Palmetto GBA, LLC H-1B dependent?

No, Palmetto GBA, LLC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Palmetto GBA, LLC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Palmetto GBA, LLC filed 10 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $108,914 to $117,667.

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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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