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Progress Rail Locomotive Inc

20 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $127,025 median salary, FY2023–2026.

LaGrange, IL NAICS: 336510

The verdict

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc filed 20 H-1B petitions, more than 92% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $127,025 median offered wage.

20
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$127,025
median offered wage
Top 8%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Progress Rail Locomotive Inc filed 20 Labor Condition Applications covering 20 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (20 certified of 20 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 Progress Rail Locomotive Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $83,970 at the low end to $209,100 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $127,025. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Project Engineer (5 petitions at $111,259 avg), followed by Lead Application Developer/Software Engineer and Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical. 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. Progress Rail Locomotive Inc is headquartered in LaGrange, IL under NAICS code 336510, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in IL, 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 Progress Rail Locomotive Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Progress Rail Locomotive Inc is #10,148 of 119,880 employers nationally and #488 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$127,025

Median Salary

$127,025

Total Workers

20

Compare with another sponsor

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$127,025 · 18% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions20 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 50.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Progress Rail Locomotive Inc

Minimum
$83,970
Maximum
$209,100
Average Salary
$127,025

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

45% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

COOK, IL

65% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 4 petitions · 100% certified · $126,098 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 80% certified · $126,337 avg
FY2025 9 petitions · 100% certified · $126,727 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 4 4 $126,098
FY2024 5 4 $126,337
FY2025 9 9 $126,727
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $131,937

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Progress Rail Locomotive Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Project Engineer 5 $111,259
Lead Application Developer/Software Engineer 3 $127,098
Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical 2 $85,790
Senior Project Engineer 2 $143,809
Staff Engineer 1 $159,326
Sr. Software Engineer 1 $132,190
Sr. Computer Systems Engineer - IT Administrator, Teamcenter 1 $122,080
SAP ABAP Developer/Software Development Engineer 1 $137,120
Manager, Engine Purchasing 1 $136,817
Director of Artificial Intelligence, ART (Adv. Rail Tech.) 1 $209,100
Computer Systems Engineer/IT Systems Administrator 1 $123,540
Computer System Engineer/IT Systems Administrator 1 $123,540

Geographic Distribution

Where Progress Rail Locomotive Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

IL 19 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Progress Rail Locomotive Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Lead Application Developer/Software Engineer LaGrange, IL $132,434 Certified FY2026
Lead Application Developer/Software Engineer LaGrange, IL $131,440 Certified FY2026
SAP ABAP Developer/Software Development Engineer LaGrange, IL $137,120 Certified FY2025
Senior Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $147,729 Certified FY2025
Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $122,178 Certified FY2025
Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical LaGrange, IL $87,610 Certified FY2025
Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $94,864 Certified FY2025
Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $94,864 Certified FY2025
Computer Systems Engineer/IT Systems Administrator LaGrange, IL $123,540 Certified FY2025
Computer System Engineer/IT Systems Administrator LaGrange, IL $123,540 Certified FY2025
Director of Artificial Intelligence, ART (Adv. Rail Tech.) Fort Worth, TX $209,100 Certified FY2025
Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $119,381 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer LaGrange, IL $132,190 Certified FY2024
Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical LaGrange, IL $83,970 Certified FY2024
Manager, Engine Purchasing LaGrange, IL $136,817 Certified FY2024
Staff Engineer LaGrange, IL $159,326 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $139,889 Certified FY2023
Project Engineer LaGrange, IL $125,005 Certified FY2023
Sr. Computer Systems Engineer - IT Administrator, Teamcenter LaGrange, IL $122,080 Certified FY2023
Lead Application Developer/Software Engineer LaGrange, IL $117,420 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Progress Rail Locomotive Inc filed?

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc has filed 20 H-1B LCA petitions covering 20 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Progress Rail Locomotive Inc?

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 20 out of 20 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Progress Rail Locomotive Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Progress Rail Locomotive Inc is $127,025. Salaries range from $83,970 to $209,100.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Progress Rail Locomotive Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Progress Rail Locomotive Inc include Project Engineer, Lead Application Developer/Software Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical. The most common position is Project Engineer with 5 petitions at an average salary of $111,259.

Where is Progress Rail Locomotive Inc located?

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc is headquartered in LaGrange, IL. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in IL, TX.

Is Progress Rail Locomotive Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Progress Rail Locomotive Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Progress Rail Locomotive Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Progress Rail Locomotive Inc filed 4 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $126,098 to $131,937.

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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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