| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 83 | $51,039 | 85.57% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 80 | $58,435 | 82.47% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 78 | $43,049 | 82.11% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 78 | $28,289 | 82.98% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 78 | $55,030 | 82.98% |
| Energy Engineers | 77 | $74,131 | 83.70% |
| Technical Writers | 77 | $53,489 | 83.70% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 77 | $43,327 | 84.62% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 77 | $54,427 | 84.62% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 76 | $43,975 | 86.36% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 12 | $49,318 | 38.71% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 12 | $42,748 | 38.71% |
| Electricians | 12 | $73,639 | 38.71% |
| Web Developers | 12 | $64,329 | 38.71% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 12 | $50,404 | 40.00% |
| Training and Development Managers | 11 | $100,823 | 37.93% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 11 | $42,303 | 37.93% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 11 | $21,311 | 37.93% |
| Physicists | 10 | $71,011 | 35.71% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 10 | $83,872 | 35.71% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teksystems Inc | 129 | $82,888 | 91.49% |
| Discover Bank | 129 | $99,228 | 91.49% |
| Servotech Inc | 128 | $65,662 | 91.43% |
| Musigma Inc | 127 | $53,135 | 90.71% |
| Solstice Consulting Llc | 126 | $93,167 | 90.00% |
| Ultimate Care Inc | 126 | $56,679 | 90.00% |
| Cyberthink Inc | 125 | $64,068 | 89.93% |
| Docusign Inc | 125 | $112,619 | 89.93% |
| Uber Technologies Inc | 125 | $85,621 | 89.93% |
| Gdn Infotech Inc | 125 | $68,547 | 90.58% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Edwards Farm | 1 | $24,190 | 100.00% |
| Jackson Citrus Inc Il 6 | 1 | $33,051 | 100.00% |
| Hiel Enterprises | 1 | $37,814 | 100.00% |
| H2a Complete Ii Inc 1 Change To Petition 2 | 1 | $37,814 | 100.00% |
| S M Hernandez Sons Inc Petition 2 | 1 | $35,714 | 100.00% |
| Overlook Harvesting Michigan Llc Mi | 1 | $33,051 | 100.00% |
| Paul R Miller Jr | 1 | $24,149 | 100.00% |
| Robert Haase Farms Inc | 1 | $37,814 | 100.00% |
| Phil D Walters | 1 | $37,814 | 100.00% |
| Frey Produce And Frey Brothers | 1 | $15,080 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Global Llc | 8 | $107,825 | 32.00% |
| East Gate Trading Compnay Inc Dba Rugport | 8 | $32,209 | 32.00% |
| Polaris7 Investments Llc | 8 | $93,618 | 32.00% |
| Latitude 36 Inc | 8 | $96,707 | 32.00% |
| American Decorating Inc | 8 | $24,469 | 32.00% |
| Mu Sigma Business Solutions Llc | 8 | $86,916 | 32.00% |
| Witronix Llc | 8 | $112,091 | 32.00% |
| Arv Systems Inc | 8 | $96,486 | 32.00% |
| Supernova Lending Llc | 8 | $83,137 | 33.33% |
| Altex Transportation | 8 | $37,180 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of All Other Health Practitioners | 11 | $81,519 | 91.67% |
| Cutlery And Handtool Manufacturing | 11 | $65,962 | 91.67% |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $59,055 | 91.67% |
| Individual And Family Services | 10 | $37,946 | 83.33% |
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers Except Satellite | 10 | $124,184 | 83.33% |
| Tour Operators | 10 | $41,773 | 83.33% |
| Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | 10 | $79,743 | 83.33% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 10 | $91,275 | 83.33% |
| Other Justice Public Order And Safety Activities | 10 | $70,154 | 90.91% |
| Building Material And Supplies Dealers | 10 | $55,312 | 90.91% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household Appliance Manufacturing | 2 | $79,394 | 66.67% |
| Temporary Shelters | 2 | $41,860 | 66.67% |
| Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing | 2 | $44,616 | 66.67% |
| Packing And Crating | 2 | $49,671 | 66.67% |
| Ice Cream And Frozen Dessert Manufacturing | 2 | $89,419 | 66.67% |
| Pottery Ceramics And Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing | 2 | $66,758 | 66.67% |
| Security Guards And Patrol Services | 2 | $50,898 | 66.67% |
| Soybean Farming | 2 | $66,425 | 66.67% |
| Current Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing | 2 | $72,010 | 66.67% |
| Building Inspection Services | 2 | $34,944 | 66.67% |
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.