| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 75 | $165,348 | 85.23% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 74 | $53,392 | 86.05% |
| Health Educators | 72 | $41,746 | 84.71% |
| Epidemiologists | 70 | $72,881 | 83.33% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 70 | $41,778 | 85.37% |
| Biostatisticians | 68 | $84,557 | 87.18% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 67 | $61,977 | 88.16% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 66 | $84,827 | 86.84% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 66 | $48,270 | 88.00% |
| Writers and Authors | 65 | $56,283 | 89.04% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 10 | $23,288 | 35.71% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 10 | $69,123 | 35.71% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 10 | $40,807 | 35.71% |
| Materials Scientists | 10 | $74,258 | 35.71% |
| Machinists | 10 | $39,139 | 35.71% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $53,183 | 35.71% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 10 | $58,820 | 37.04% |
| Tile and Marble Setters | 9 | $57,008 | 33.33% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 9 | $77,071 | 34.62% |
| Anesthesiologists | 9 | $173,779 | 34.62% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akorn Inc | 124 | $58,550 | 89.86% |
| Alrek Business Solutions Inc | 124 | $66,610 | 89.86% |
| Hitachi Consulting Corporation | 124 | $67,976 | 89.86% |
| Csg Systems Inc | 123 | $81,415 | 89.78% |
| Coyote Logistics Llc | 123 | $78,092 | 89.78% |
| Epsilon Data Management Llc | 122 | $109,885 | 89.05% |
| Sunrise Futures Llc | 121 | $84,502 | 88.32% |
| Salesforce Inc | 121 | $113,751 | 89.63% |
| Allstate Insurance Company | 120 | $107,296 | 88.89% |
| Us Cellular Corporation | 120 | $101,690 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frey Produce Frey Brothers | 1 | $21,861 | 100.00% |
| Prairie Wind Family Farms Llc | 1 | $35,714 | 100.00% |
| Everglades Harvesting Inc Il 4 Driver | 1 | $37,814 | 100.00% |
| Castro Harvesting | 1 | $21,967 | 100.00% |
| Ag Enterprises Ii | 1 | $37,814 | 100.00% |
| Eagle Point Farms Llc | 1 | $33,280 | 100.00% |
| Odonovans Son Inc | 1 | $33,987 | 100.00% |
| Overlook Harvesting Company Llc Ohc Bayer Waterman Princeton Corteva Detasseling Only Supervisor | 1 | $65,853 | 100.00% |
| S M Hernandez Sons Inc Pet 3 Il | 1 | $33,051 | 100.00% |
| Bradshaw Custom Pumping Inc | 1 | $35,714 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Healthsystem Consortium | 7 | $92,254 | 29.17% |
| Draftfcb Inc | 7 | $73,971 | 29.17% |
| Teng Associates Inc | 7 | $53,346 | 29.17% |
| Jkc Trucking Inc | 7 | $49,958 | 29.17% |
| Cubes Technologies Inc | 7 | $72,069 | 29.17% |
| Getco Llc | 7 | $72,871 | 29.17% |
| Starcom Mediavest Group Inc | 7 | $82,163 | 29.17% |
| Electronic Knowledge Interchange Company | 7 | $90,653 | 29.17% |
| Global It Group Inc | 7 | $82,591 | 29.17% |
| Beijing Acupuncture Pain And Rehab | 7 | $51,067 | 29.17% |
| 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.