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Populous Group, LLC

42 H-1B petitions, 95.2% certified, $100,477 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Kansas City, MO NAICS: 541310

The verdict

Populous Group, LLC filed 42 H-1B petitions, more than 95% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 95.2% with a $100,477 median offered wage.

42
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
95.2%
DOL-certified
$100,477
median offered wage
Top 5%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Kansas City, MO. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Populous Group, LLC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Populous Group, LLC filed 42 Labor Condition Applications covering 42 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 95.2% (40 certified of 42 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 Populous Group, LLC’s H-1B petitions range from $45,000 at the low end to $195,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $100,477. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Architecture Designer III (7 petitions at $110,510 avg), followed by Architecture Designer II and Senior Architect. 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. Populous Group, LLC is headquartered in Kansas City, MO under NAICS code 541310, and places H-1B workers across 4 states, most heavily in NY, MO, CO. 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 Populous Group, LLC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Populous Group, LLC is #5,485 of 119,880 employers nationally and #60 of 1,222 employers headquartered in MO. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

95.2%

Avg. Salary

$100,477

Median Salary

$100,477

Total Workers

42

Compare with another sponsor

Populous Group, LLC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$100,477 · 13% lower than Charter Communications, Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$116,066
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate95.2% · 4% lower than Charter Communications, Inc
This sponsor
Peer
98.9%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions42 · 98% lower than Charter Communications, Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,262
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 50.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Populous Group, LLC

Minimum
$45,000
Maximum
$195,000
Average Salary
$100,477

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+29.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

54.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

JACKSON, MO

40.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 6 petitions · 100% certified · $99,207 avg
FY2024 16 petitions · 93.8% certified · $89,580 avg
FY2025 17 petitions · 94.1% certified · $114,291 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 6 6 $99,207
FY2024 16 15 $89,580
FY2025 17 16 $114,291
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $82,860

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Populous Group, LLC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Architecture Designer III 7 $110,510
Architecture Designer II 7 $76,371
Senior Architect 6 $141,267
Architectural Designer II 4 $92,424
Architectural Designer I 3 $69,007
Project Manager 2 $140,000
Architecture Designer I 2 $58,542
Urban Designer (Landscape Architect) 1 $88,213
Sustainability Manager 1 $93,000
Signage and Experiential Designer 1 $108,000
Senior Graphic Designer 1 $108,000
Graphic Designer I 1 $62,004
Data Analyst 1 $58,011
Architectural Project Manager 1 $195,000
Architectural Designer III 1 $115,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Populous Group, LLC places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 17 petitions
MO 17 petitions
CO 4 petitions
CA 4 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Populous Group, LLC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Architecture Designer III New York, NY $105,019 Certified FY2026
Architecture Designer II Denver, CO $71,781 Certified FY2026
Architecture Designer II Denver, CO $71,781 Certified FY2026
Architect Denver, CO $103,001 Certified FY2025
Architecture Designer III New York, NY $111,300 Certified FY2025
Architecture Designer III New York, NY $115,003 Certified FY2025
Architecture Designer III New York, NY $102,003 Certified FY2025
Senior Architect Kansas City, MO $143,520 Certified FY2025
Senior Architect Kansas City, MO $143,520 Certified FY2025
Senior Architect Kansas City, MO $143,520 Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Architect Kansas City, MO $143,520 Certified FY2025
Architectural Designer I Kansas City, MO $65,000 Certified FY2025
Architectural Designer I New York, NY $75,004 Certified FY2025
Architectural Project Manager San Francisco, CA $195,000 Certified FY2025
Graphic Designer I Kansas City, MO $62,004 Certified FY2025
Architectural Designer I Denver, CO $67,017 Certified FY2025
Senior Architect Kansas City, MO $143,520 Certified FY2025
Architecture Designer III New York, NY $95,014 Certified FY2025
Project Manager New York, NY $135,000 Certified FY2025
Architectural Designer II New York, NY $100,000 Certified FY2025
Architecture Designer II New York, NY $92,019 Certified FY2024
Architectural Designer III New York, NY $115,000 Certified FY2024
Architectural Designer II New York, NY $92,000 Certified FY2024
Architectural Designer II New York, NY $92,000 Withdrawn FY2024
Architectural Designer II San Francisco, CA $85,696 Certified FY2024
Signage and Experiential Designer Los Angeles, CA $108,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Graphic Designer Los Angeles, CA $108,000 Certified FY2024
Architect/Interior Designer II New York, NY $71,000 Certified FY2024
Data Analyst Kansas City, MO $58,011 Certified FY2024
Architecture Designer I Kansas City, MO $57,075 Certified FY2024
Architect/Interior Designer III New York, NY $89,253 Certified FY2024
Urban Designer (Landscape Architect) Kansas City, MO $88,213 Certified FY2024
Architecture Designer I Kansas City, MO $60,008 Certified FY2024
Sustainability Manager Kansas City, MO $93,000 Certified FY2024
Architecture Designer II Kansas City, MO $79,000 Certified FY2024
Project Manager New York, NY $145,000 Certified FY2024
Architecture Designer II New York, NY $92,000 Certified FY2023
Architecture Designer II Kansas City, MO $45,000 Certified FY2023
Architecture Designer II New York, NY $83,013 Certified FY2023
Senior Architect Kansas City, MO $130,000 Certified FY2023
Architecture Designer III Kansas City, MO $122,616 Certified FY2023
Architecture Designer III Kansas City, MO $122,616 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Populous Group, LLC filed?

Populous Group, LLC has filed 42 H-1B LCA petitions covering 42 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Populous Group, LLC?

Populous Group, LLC has a 95.2% certification rate, with 40 out of 42 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Populous Group, LLC?

The average H-1B salary at Populous Group, LLC is $100,477. Salaries range from $45,000 to $195,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Populous Group, LLC?

The top H-1B job titles at Populous Group, LLC include Architecture Designer III, Architecture Designer II, Senior Architect. The most common position is Architecture Designer III with 7 petitions at an average salary of $110,510.

Where is Populous Group, LLC located?

Populous Group, LLC is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 4 states, with the most positions in NY, MO, CO.

Is Populous Group, LLC H-1B dependent?

No, Populous Group, LLC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Populous Group, LLC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Populous Group, LLC filed 6 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $99,207 to $82,860.

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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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