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Shedd Aquarium Scoiety

2 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $94,370 median salary, FY2024–2025.

Chicago, IL NAICS: 541715

The verdict

Shedd Aquarium Scoiety filed 2 H-1B petitions, more than 59% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $94,370 median offered wage.

2
H-1B petitions, FY2024–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$94,370
median offered wage
Top 41%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Shedd Aquarium Scoiety. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Shedd Aquarium Scoiety filed 2 Labor Condition Applications covering 2 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (2 certified of 2 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 Shedd Aquarium Scoiety’s H-1B petitions range from $77,000 at the low end to $111,740 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $94,370. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Manager, Center for Species Survival: Freshwater (1 petitions at $77,000 avg), followed by Director of Freshwater Research. 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. Shedd Aquarium Scoiety is headquartered in Chicago, IL under NAICS code 541715, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in IL. 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 Shedd Aquarium Scoiety ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Shedd Aquarium Scoiety is #48,558 of 119,880 employers nationally and #2,297 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

$94,370

Median Salary

$94,370

Total Workers

2

Compare with another sponsor

Shedd Aquarium Scoiety vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$94,370 · 39% 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 petitions2 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2024 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Shedd Aquarium Scoiety

Minimum
$77,000
Maximum
$111,740
Average Salary
$94,370

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+40%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

100% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

COOK, IL

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2024 to FY2025

FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $111,740 avg
FY2025 1 petitions · 100% certified · $77,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2024 1 1 $111,740
FY2025 1 1 $77,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Shedd Aquarium Scoiety

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Manager, Center for Species Survival: Freshwater 1 $77,000
Director of Freshwater Research 1 $111,740

Geographic Distribution

Where Shedd Aquarium Scoiety places H-1B workers across the United States

IL 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Shedd Aquarium Scoiety

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Manager, Center for Species Survival: Freshwater Chicago, IL $77,000 Certified FY2025
Director of Freshwater Research Chicago, IL $111,740 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Shedd Aquarium Scoiety filed?

Shedd Aquarium Scoiety has filed 2 H-1B LCA petitions covering 2 worker positions from FY2024 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Shedd Aquarium Scoiety?

Shedd Aquarium Scoiety has a 100% certification rate, with 2 out of 2 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Shedd Aquarium Scoiety?

The average H-1B salary at Shedd Aquarium Scoiety is $94,370. Salaries range from $77,000 to $111,740.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Shedd Aquarium Scoiety?

The top H-1B job titles at Shedd Aquarium Scoiety include Manager, Center for Species Survival: Freshwater, Director of Freshwater Research. The most common position is Manager, Center for Species Survival: Freshwater with 1 petitions at an average salary of $77,000.

Where is Shedd Aquarium Scoiety located?

Shedd Aquarium Scoiety is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Is Shedd Aquarium Scoiety H-1B dependent?

No, Shedd Aquarium Scoiety is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Shedd Aquarium Scoiety's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Shedd Aquarium Scoiety filed 1 petitions in FY2024 and 1 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $111,740 to $77,000.

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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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