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WW Grainger, Inc

85 H-1B petitions, 98.8% certified, $145,399 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Lake Forest, IL NAICS: 811310

The verdict

WW Grainger, Inc filed 85 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.8% with a $145,399 median offered wage.

85
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.8%
DOL-certified
$145,399
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: WW Grainger, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, WW Grainger, Inc filed 85 Labor Condition Applications covering 85 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.8% (84 certified of 85 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 WW Grainger, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $75,000 at the low end to $250,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $145,399. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer (8 petitions at $122,889 avg), followed by Infrastructure Engineer and Applied Machine Learning Scientist. 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. WW Grainger, Inc is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL under NAICS code 811310, 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 WW Grainger, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, WW Grainger, Inc is #2,710 of 119,880 employers nationally and #141 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.8%

Avg. Salary

$145,399

Median Salary

$145,399

Total Workers

85

Compare with another sponsor

WW Grainger, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$145,399 · 6% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.8% · 1% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions85 · 99% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 11.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at WW Grainger, Inc

Minimum
$75,000
Maximum
$250,000
Average Salary
$145,399

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+22.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

36.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LAKE, IL

85.9% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 19 petitions · 89.5% certified · $146,878 avg
FY2024 26 petitions · 92.3% certified · $144,928 avg
FY2025 38 petitions · 92.1% certified · $143,581 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 19 17 $146,878
FY2024 26 24 $144,928
FY2025 38 35 $143,581
FY2026(partial) 2 1 $172,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at WW Grainger, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer 8 $122,889
Infrastructure Engineer 8 $148,191
Applied Machine Learning Scientist 6 $129,167
Data Scientist 5 $123,009
Senior Software Engineer 4 $143,738
Senior Manager, Inventory Management and Optimization 3 $185,205
Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist 3 $153,919
Security Engineer 3 $119,533
Data Engineer 3 $136,333
Business Systems Engineer 3 $119,227
Applied Machine Learning Manager 3 $171,667
Technical Product Manager 2 $145,000
Sr Advanced Analytics Analyst 2 $100,000
Senior Data Scientist 2 $161,739
Principal Machine Learning Scientist 2 $170,000

Geographic Distribution

Where WW Grainger, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

IL 85 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by WW Grainger, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Director, Routing, Inventory Mgmt & Optimization Lake Forest, IL $214,000 Certified FY2026
Data Scientist Lake Forest, IL $130,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Data Scientist Lake Forest, IL $178,477 Certified FY2025
Analyst, Marketing Optimization Lake Forest, IL $82,665 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Analyst Marketing Optimization Lake Forest, IL $75,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $156,149 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Scientist Lake Forest, IL $145,000 Certified FY2025
Business Systems Engineering Chicago, IL $170,446 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer Chicago, IL $149,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Product Manager Lake Forest, IL $175,000 Certified FY2025
Security Engineer Lake Forest, IL $123,600 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager, Inventory Management and Optimization Lake Forest, IL $195,615 Certified FY2025
Applied Machine Learning Scientist Lake Forest, IL $130,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Manager, Applied Machine Learning Scientist Lake Forest, IL $194,272 Certified FY2025
Business Systems Engineer Lead Lake Forest, IL $174,720 Certified FY2025
Manager, CSC Continuous Improvement & Automation Lake Forest, IL $124,000 Certified FY2025
Business Systems Engineer Lake Forest, IL $95,680 Certified FY2025
Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist Lake Forest, IL $161,850 Certified FY2025
Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist Lake Forest, IL $155,000 Certified FY2025
Applied Machine Learning Scientist Lake Forest, IL $130,000 Certified FY2025
Security Engineer Lake Forest, IL $115,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $125,000 Certified FY2025
Security Engineer Lake Forest, IL $120,000 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $120,000 Certified FY2025
Director, Information Security Lake Forest, IL $220,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Engineer Lake Forest, IL $134,227 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $157,713 Certified FY2025
Senior Advanced Analytics Analyst Lake Forest, IL $99,840 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Lake Forest, IL $135,197 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $161,609 Certified FY2025
Business Systems Engineer Lake Forest, IL $145,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Lake Forest, IL $160,000 Certified FY2025
Business Systems Engineer Lake Forest, IL $117,000 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $178,029 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $136,000 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $143,917 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $133,110 Certified FY2025
Senior Business Systems Engineer - EWM Lake Forest, IL $135,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Business Systems Engineer - WM Lake Forest, IL $148,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $154,952 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $159,566 Certified FY2024
Applied Machine Learning Manager Lake Forest, IL $170,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $92,925 Certified FY2024
Solutions Architect IV Lake Forest, IL $227,150 Certified FY2024
Applied Machine Learning Manager Lake Forest, IL $170,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $125,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Lake Forest, IL $150,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Lake Forest, IL $135,000 Certified FY2024
Infrastructure Engineer Lake Forest, IL $135,000 Certified FY2024
Business Continuity Analyst Lake Forest, IL $115,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has WW Grainger, Inc filed?

WW Grainger, Inc has filed 85 H-1B LCA petitions covering 85 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for WW Grainger, Inc?

WW Grainger, Inc has a 98.8% certification rate, with 84 out of 85 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at WW Grainger, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at WW Grainger, Inc is $145,399. Salaries range from $75,000 to $250,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at WW Grainger, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at WW Grainger, Inc include Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Applied Machine Learning Scientist. The most common position is Software Engineer with 8 petitions at an average salary of $122,889.

Where is WW Grainger, Inc located?

WW Grainger, Inc is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Is WW Grainger, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, WW Grainger, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has WW Grainger, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

WW Grainger, Inc filed 19 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $146,878 to $172,000.

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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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