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Southwest Key Programs, Inc

12 H-1B petitions, 91.7% certified, $118,764 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Austin, TX NAICS: 624190

The verdict

Southwest Key Programs, Inc filed 12 H-1B petitions, more than 88% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 91.7% with a $118,764 median offered wage.

12
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
91.7%
DOL-certified
$118,764
median offered wage
Top 12%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Southwest Key Programs, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Southwest Key Programs, Inc filed 12 Labor Condition Applications covering 12 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 91.7% (11 certified of 12 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 Southwest Key Programs, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $67,066 at the low end to $207,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $118,764. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Clinician (4 petitions at $77,185 avg), followed by Associate VP of Information Security and Procurement Specialist- Formal Solicitations. 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. Southwest Key Programs, Inc is headquartered in Austin, TX under NAICS code 624190, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in 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 Southwest Key Programs, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Southwest Key Programs, Inc is #14,627 of 119,880 employers nationally and #2,082 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

91.7%

Avg. Salary

$118,764

Median Salary

$118,764

Total Workers

12

Compare with another sponsor

Southwest Key Programs, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$118,764 · 12% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate91.7% · 7% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions12 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 20.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Southwest Key Programs, Inc

Minimum
$67,066
Maximum
$207,000
Average Salary
$118,764

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+26.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

33.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

TRAVIS, TX

41.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 5 petitions · 80% certified · $153,200 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 100% certified · $75,517 avg
FY2025 1 petitions · 0% certified · $76,580 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 4 $153,200
FY2024 5 5 $75,517
FY2025 1 0 $76,580
FY2026(partial) 1 0 $205,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Southwest Key Programs, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Clinician 4 $77,185
Associate VP of Information Security 3 $205,000
Procurement Specialist- Formal Solicitations 2 $78,679
Financial Accountant I 1 $67,066
Director of Oracle ERP Architecture 1 $207,000
Business Intelligence Analyst 1 $70,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Southwest Key Programs, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 12 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Southwest Key Programs, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Associate VP of Information Security Houston, TX $205,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Clinician Brownsvile, TX $76,580 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Financial Accountant I Austin, TX $67,066 Certified FY2024
Procurement Specialist- Formal Solicitations Austin, TX $78,686 Certified FY2024
Procurement Specialist- Formal Solicitations Austin, TX $78,672 Certified FY2024
Clinician Brownsvile, TX $76,580 Certified FY2024
Clinician Brownsville, TX $76,580 Certified FY2024
Business Intelligence Analyst Austin, TX $70,000 Certified FY2023
Director of Oracle ERP Architecture Austin, TX $207,000 Certified FY2023
Clinician Houston, TX $79,000 Certified FY2023
Associate VP of Information Security Houston, TX $205,000 Certified FY2023
Associate VP of Information Security Houston, TX $205,000 Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Southwest Key Programs, Inc filed?

Southwest Key Programs, Inc has filed 12 H-1B LCA petitions covering 12 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Southwest Key Programs, Inc?

Southwest Key Programs, Inc has a 91.7% certification rate, with 11 out of 12 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Southwest Key Programs, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Southwest Key Programs, Inc is $118,764. Salaries range from $67,066 to $207,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Southwest Key Programs, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Southwest Key Programs, Inc include Clinician, Associate VP of Information Security, Procurement Specialist- Formal Solicitations. The most common position is Clinician with 4 petitions at an average salary of $77,185.

Where is Southwest Key Programs, Inc located?

Southwest Key Programs, Inc is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Is Southwest Key Programs, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Southwest Key Programs, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Southwest Key Programs, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Southwest Key Programs, Inc filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $153,200 to $205,000.

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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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