| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328,359 | 91.53% | $77,136 | H-1B |
| 25,222 | 7.03% | $170,962 | PERM |
| 3,529 | 0.98% | $97,739 | E-3 Australian |
| 1,637 | 0.46% | $32,808 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, Illinois has seen a total of 358,747 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Illinois is the H-1B visa with 328,359 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 91.53% of Illinois's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 25,222 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.03% of Illinois's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineers | 139 | $75,397 | 82.74% |
| Mathematicians | 134 | $74,376 | 79.76% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 131 | $51,174 | 78.92% |
| Surgeons | 129 | $165,261 | 86.00% |
| Psychiatrists | 127 | $143,982 | 84.67% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 127 | $45,524 | 86.99% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 125 | $59,159 | 86.21% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 125 | $46,333 | 87.41% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 122 | $52,202 | 88.41% |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 121 | $72,202 | 90.30% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | 18 | $90,477 | 43.90% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 18 | $44,863 | 43.90% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 18 | $47,824 | 45.00% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $42,020 | 45.00% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 18 | $44,032 | 46.15% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $39,605 | 46.15% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 18 | $21,556 | 46.15% |
| Nannies | 17 | $24,309 | 43.59% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 17 | $33,428 | 44.74% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 17 | $53,701 | 44.74% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9,745 | $242,007 | 46.63% |
| China | 1,311 | $75,213 | 49.51% |
| Poland | 521 | $175,933 | 47.11% |
| South Korea | 427 | $55,341 | 43.09% |
| Canada | 361 | $90,633 | 37.37% |
| Philippines | 356 | $493,600 | 40.27% |
| Mexico | 333 | $65,272 | 43.42% |
| Brazil | 188 | $79,878 | 47.47% |
| Ukraine | 174 | $62,423 | 47.80% |
| Pakistan | 164 | $88,269 | 47.95% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Htc Global Services Inc | 2,660 | $68,074 | 85.86% |
| Hcl America Inc | 2,524 | $73,342 | 81.97% |
| Discover Products Inc | 2,398 | $84,312 | 86.10% |
| Yash Technologies Inc | 2,361 | $65,690 | 87.25% |
| Caterpillar Inc | 2,210 | $82,961 | 84.00% |
| Northwestern University | 2,166 | $48,652 | 84.41% |
| The University Of Chicago | 2,064 | $55,967 | 86.80% |
| University Of Illinois At Chicago | 1,939 | $57,064 | 82.58% |
| Ibm Corporation | 1,555 | $78,747 | 69.79% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services Llc | 1,442 | $94,952 | 66.36% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Family Farms Inc | 17 | $31,447 | 100.00% |
| Frontier Farms | 16 | $31,695 | 100.00% |
| Mcclure Custom Pumping Llc | 16 | $34,043 | 100.00% |
| Pistorius Inc | 15 | $31,093 | 100.00% |
| Keller Farms Inc | 15 | $32,248 | 100.00% |
| T Bell Detasseling Llc | 15 | $36,015 | 100.00% |
| Illinois Foundation Seed Inc | 14 | $34,764 | 100.00% |
| Lone Wolf Management Inc | 13 | $33,642 | 100.00% |
| Emerick Farms | 13 | $28,962 | 100.00% |
| Altman Specialty Plants Llc Il | 13 | $45,629 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of Chicago | 201 | $53,067 | 51.41% |
| Polmax Truck And Trailer Repair Center Llc | 177 | $50,881 | 50.57% |
| Hsbc Bank Usa Na | 170 | $88,698 | 52.80% |
| Bitwise Inc | 166 | $94,041 | 63.85% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 139 | $82,814 | 54.51% |
| Capital One Services Ii Llc | 139 | $74,243 | 57.20% |
| Savvy Info Systems Inc | 131 | $93,325 | 54.13% |
| Riverpoint Management Llc | 130 | $108,913 | 54.17% |
| Kpmg Llp | 118 | $95,784 | 50.00% |
| Expedia Inc | 117 | $95,062 | 49.79% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 46 | $90,595 | 88.46% |
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 46 | $96,751 | 88.46% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 46 | $75,811 | 88.46% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 46 | $71,592 | 88.46% |
| Portfolio Management And Investment Advice | 45 | $104,614 | 88.24% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 45 | $79,463 | 88.24% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 45 | $65,249 | 90.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 44 | $70,128 | 88.00% |
| Wood Window And Door Manufacturing | 44 | $70,055 | 89.80% |
| All Other Personal Services | 44 | $95,189 | 89.80% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Cargo Handling | 13 | $48,607 | 92.86% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 13 | $92,157 | 92.86% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 12 | $87,801 | 85.71% |
| Flooring Contractors | 12 | $65,056 | 85.71% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 12 | $85,259 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 12 | $45,720 | 85.71% |
| Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing | 12 | $95,550 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 12 | $96,974 | 92.31% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 12 | $46,611 | 92.31% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 12 | $57,807 | 92.31% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Illinois to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Illinois over all years is $77,136. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.