State profile · CA
H-1B LCA Filings in California
395,690 Labor Condition Application filings from 31,657 employers, 98% certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. Highest-volume employer filer: Google LLC. Filing records are not USCIS approvals or visa outcomes.
- 395,690
- LCA filings
- 31,657
- Employer filers
- $156,135
- Avg. offered wage
- 98%
- DOL certified
California · the H-1B picture
California employers disclosed 395,690 H-1B LCA filings, with 98% DOL-certified and Google LLC as the highest-volume employer filer, concentrated in Software Developers roles. This is a filing record, not a USCIS approval or hiring count.
- 31,657
- employer filers
- 98%
- DOL-certified
- $156,135
- average offered wage
According to U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA disclosure files (FY2023–FY2026). Filing, employer, offered-wage, and DOL-certification figures on this page are live aggregates for worksites in California, not USCIS petition approvals or visa outcomes.
California LCA outcome mix
395,690LCA filings with a worksite in this state
California vs all states by H-1B LCA filing volume
Where this state's disclosed Labor Condition Application count sits among every tracked worksite state (inventory signal, not a virtue ranking)
395,690 1st of 55 the highest of 55 states
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Source U.S. Department of Labor OFLC · FY2023–FY2026
LCA filing records in California. U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data lists 395,690 Labor Condition Application filings with worksites in California, from 31,657 distinct employer filers. DOL certified 98% of the listed filings, a record status for the prevailing-wage and working-condition attestations. This does not establish USCIS petition filing or adjudication, employment, or a visa outcome.
Listed offered wages. The average offered wage recorded on California LCA filings is $156,135. It is a disclosure-field aggregate, not verified payroll, actual compensation, or a market-pay estimate. The occupation with the most listed filings is Software Developers, with 130,465 filings at an average listed offered wage of $176,578, followed by Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and Computer and Information Systems Managers.
Employer filers in the extract. The highest-volume employer filer in California is Google LLC with 23,083 LCA filings at an average listed offered wage of $185,825, followed by Apple Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., Amazon.com Services LLC. The 31,657 employer filers in the record describe only DOL LCA disclosures. They do not confirm individual hires, USCIS petitions, or visa decisions.
Filing volume and listed wages. By LCA filing volume, California ranks #1 of 55 states. By average listed offered wage, it ranks #2 of 55. The two descriptive ranks are close in this extract. Neither rank measures individual compensation, labor-market demand, confirmed sponsorship, or visa outcomes.
Top H-1B LCA Filers in California
Employers with the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in this state
Top H-1B LCA filers in California
By disclosed LCA filings, FY2023–FY2026
- Google LLC
Google LLC
23,083 LCA filings
- Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
17,034 LCA filings
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
12,974 LCA filings
- Amazon.com Services LLC
Amazon.com Services LLC
10,754 LCA filings
- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 7,299
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
7,299 LCA filings
- Ernst & Young U.S. LLP 5,832
Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
5,832 LCA filings
- Tesla, INC. 5,597
Tesla, INC.
5,597 LCA filings
- Wal-Mart Associates, INC. 4,734
Wal-Mart Associates, INC.
4,734 LCA filings
- NVIDIA Corporation 4,207
NVIDIA Corporation
4,207 LCA filings
- Intel Corporation 3,645
Intel Corporation
3,645 LCA filings
| # | Employer | LCA filings | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google LLC | 23,083 | $185,825 |
| 2 | Apple Inc. | 17,034 | $179,922 |
| 3 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 12,974 | $207,856 |
| 4 | Amazon.com Services LLC | 10,754 | $172,842 |
| 5 | Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 7,299 | $138,434 |
| 6 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 5,832 | $149,541 |
| 7 | Tesla, INC. | 5,597 | $161,242 |
| 8 | Wal-Mart Associates, INC. | 4,734 | $153,208 |
| 9 | NVIDIA Corporation | 4,207 | $188,717 |
| 10 | Intel Corporation | 3,645 | $144,385 |
| 11 | Linkedin Corporation | 3,500 | $175,800 |
| 12 | Salesforce, Inc. | 3,494 | $210,247 |
| 13 | Microsoft Corporation | 3,489 | $191,256 |
| 14 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP | 3,214 | $127,684 |
| 15 | Adobe Inc. | 3,068 | $187,835 |
| 16 | PayPal, Inc. | 2,680 | $183,345 |
| 17 | Infosys Limited | 2,657 | $122,060 |
| 18 | Bytedance INC. | 2,525 | $214,752 |
| 19 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2,300 | $158,458 |
| 20 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2,242 | $107,385 |
All H-1B Employers in California
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Top H-1B Occupations in California
Job categories with the most disclosed LCA filings in this state
| Occupation | LCA filings | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 130,465 | $176,578 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 17,012 | $155,370 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 12,894 | $228,261 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 12,728 | $162,321 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 12,727 | $139,559 |
| Data Scientists | 12,569 | $167,143 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 11,244 | $137,466 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 8,257 | $109,409 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 7,890 | $140,658 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 7,283 | $147,022 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,096 | $130,711 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 6,806 | $144,235 |
| Electrical Engineers | 6,637 | $155,471 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 5,248 | $201,117 |
| Computer Programmers | 5,227 | $115,815 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 5,115 | $145,209 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 4,825 | $107,268 |
| Industrial Engineers | 4,152 | $136,633 |
| Management Analysts | 3,978 | $143,422 |
| Sales Engineers | 2,952 | $159,701 |
H-1B Guides
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About This Data
H-1B LCA filing data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Offered-wage figures reflect amounts listed on LCA filings, not actual compensation paid or USCIS outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many H-1B LCA filings are disclosed in California?
California has 395,690 H-1B LCA filings disclosed by 31,657 employers, with a 98% DOL certification rate and an average offered wage of $156,135. These filings are not USCIS petition approvals or visa outcomes.
Which employer has the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in California?
Google LLC has the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in California, with 23,083 at an average offered wage of $185,825. Other high-volume employer filers include Apple Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., Amazon.com Services LLC. This is a DOL filing comparison, not a USCIS approval ranking.
What is the most common H-1B occupation in California?
Software Developers has the most listed LCA filings in California, with 130,465 filings at an average listed offered wage of $176,578. Other high-volume occupations include Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and Computer and Information Systems Managers. This is a DOL filing count, not a measure of demand, hiring, or USCIS outcomes.
What is the average offered wage in California's LCA filings?
The average offered wage listed in California's H-1B LCA filings is $156,135. It is a disclosure-field aggregate, not verified payroll or actual compensation paid.
How does California's DOL LCA certification rate compare nationally?
California has a 98% DOL LCA certification rate across 395,690 filings. This describes the Labor Department filing step, not a USCIS petition approval rate or visa outcome.
Can I search for a specific employer with H-1B LCA filings in California?
Yes. PlainVisa tracks 31,657 employers with H-1B LCA filings in California. Use the employer directory to search by company name and view disclosed filing history, offered-wage data, and job titles.
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