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UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc

44 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $114,338 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Louisville, KY NAICS: 561431

The verdict

UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc filed 44 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $114,338 median offered wage.

44
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$114,338
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Louisville, KY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc filed 44 Labor Condition Applications covering 53 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (44 certified of 44 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 UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $71,820 at the low end to $176,400 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $114,338. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Software Development Engineer (13 petitions at $123,975 avg), followed by Senior Applications Developer and Sr. Software Quality Engineer. 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. UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc is headquartered in Louisville, KY under NAICS code 561431, and places H-1B workers across 7 states, most heavily in KY, GA, NJ. 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 UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc is #5,250 of 119,880 employers nationally and #13 of 525 employers headquartered in KY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$114,338

Median Salary

$114,338

Total Workers

53

Compare with another sponsor

UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$114,338 · 18% higher than V-Soft Consulting Group, INC
This sponsor
Peer
$96,772
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 7% higher than V-Soft Consulting Group, INC
This sponsor
Peer
93.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions44 · 96% lower than V-Soft Consulting Group, INC
This sponsor
Peer
1,135
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 29.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc

Minimum
$71,820
Maximum
$176,400
Average Salary
$114,338

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+15.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

47.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

JEFFERSON, KY

61.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 14 petitions · 100% certified · $108,936 avg
FY2024 14 petitions · 100% certified · $113,234 avg
FY2025 12 petitions · 100% certified · $118,243 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 14 14 $108,936
FY2024 14 14 $113,234
FY2025 12 12 $118,243
FY2026(partial) 4 4 $125,393

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Software Development Engineer 13 $123,975
Senior Applications Developer 7 $109,392
Sr. Software Quality Engineer 3 $91,705
Lead Database Analyst 3 $97,677
Sr. Software Development Engineer 2 $101,616
Software Development Engineer II 2 $86,930
Senior Software Quality Engineer 2 $99,960
Senior Application Developer 2 $124,380
Lead Software Development Engineer 2 $149,286
Lead Machine Learning Engineer 2 $176,400
Software Engineer 1 $88,982
Software Development Engineer II 1 $88,992
Software Development Engineer I 1 $71,820
Senior Software Engineer 1 $117,766
Lead Applications Developer - Java 1 $114,600

Geographic Distribution

Where UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

KY 32 petitions
GA 5 petitions
NJ 3 petitions
CA 1 petitions
MD 1 petitions
MI 1 petitions
WA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Software Engineer Louisville, KY $117,766 Certified FY2026
Sr. Software Quality Engineer Louisville, KY $91,108 Certified FY2026
Lead Machine Learning Engineer Louisville, KY $176,400 Certified FY2026
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $116,296 Certified FY2026
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $117,138 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Development Engineer Alpharetta, GA $160,008 Certified FY2025
Software Development Engineer II Louisville, KY $79,948 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $120,000 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Development Engineer Alpharetta, GA $138,564 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $124,560 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Quality Engineer Louisville, KY $105,060 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $120,048 Certified FY2025
Software Development Engineer II Louisville, KY $93,912 Certified FY2025
Senior Application Developer Parsippany, NJ $124,380 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $116,556 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $118,740 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer San Diego, CA $145,008 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Parsippany, NJ $147,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $124,260 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Alpharetta, GA $124,260 Certified FY2024
Software Development Engineer I Timonium, MD $71,820 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Quality Engineer Louisville, KY $94,860 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $121,800 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $118,020 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $109,620 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $100,356 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $102,876 Certified FY2024
Lead Applications Developer - Java Louisville, KY $114,600 Certified FY2024
Software Development Engineer II Louisville, KY $88,992 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Development Engineer Louisville, KY $121,800 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Louisville, KY $88,982 Certified FY2023
Sr. Software Quality Engineer Farmington Hills, MI $93,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Application Developer Parsippany, NJ $124,380 Certified FY2023
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $110,004 Certified FY2023
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $100,320 Certified FY2023
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $110,988 Certified FY2023
Lead Machine Learning Engineer Redmond, WA $176,400 Certified FY2023
Lead Applications Developer Atlanta, GA $126,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $111,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Database Analyst Alpharetta , GA $97,677 Certified FY2023
Sr. Software Quality Engineer Louisville, KY $91,008 Certified FY2023
Senior Applications Developer Louisville, KY $99,996 Certified FY2023
Lead Database Analyst Louisville, KY $97,677 Certified FY2023
Lead Database Analyst Louisville, KY $97,677 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc filed?

UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc has filed 44 H-1B LCA petitions covering 53 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc?

UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 44 out of 44 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc is $114,338. Salaries range from $71,820 to $176,400.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc include Senior Software Development Engineer, Senior Applications Developer, Sr. Software Quality Engineer. The most common position is Senior Software Development Engineer with 13 petitions at an average salary of $123,975.

Where is UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc located?

UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc is headquartered in Louisville, KY. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 7 states, with the most positions in KY, GA, NJ.

Is UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc filed 14 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $108,936 to $125,393.

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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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