| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304,577 | 91.55% | $75,420 | H-1B |
| 23,734 | 7.13% | $176,082 | PERM |
| 3,180 | 0.96% | $93,885 | E-3 Australian |
| 1,216 | 0.37% | $30,895 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, Illinois has seen a total of 332,707 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Illinois is the H-1B visa with 304,577 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 91.55% of Illinois's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 23,734 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.13% of Illinois's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Managers | 66 | $84,827 | 88.00% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 62 | $39,756 | 86.11% |
| Writers and Authors | 62 | $56,233 | 88.57% |
| Energy Engineers | 61 | $71,633 | 87.14% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 60 | $55,887 | 88.24% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 60 | $57,247 | 88.24% |
| Epidemiologists | 60 | $72,777 | 89.55% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 59 | $60,490 | 89.39% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 58 | $45,743 | 87.88% |
| Optometrists | 58 | $84,453 | 89.23% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 10 | $83,872 | 38.46% |
| Materials Scientists | 10 | $74,258 | 38.46% |
| Machinists | 10 | $39,139 | 38.46% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $53,183 | 38.46% |
| Anesthesiologists | 9 | $173,779 | 34.62% |
| Nursing Assistants | 9 | $25,663 | 36.00% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 9 | $77,071 | 36.00% |
| Financial Examiners | 9 | $97,691 | 36.00% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 9 | $85,897 | 36.00% |
| Tile and Marble Setters | 9 | $57,008 | 36.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8,989 | $252,982 | 47.08% |
| China | 1,217 | $74,521 | 50.73% |
| Poland | 495 | $182,550 | 52.05% |
| South Korea | 399 | $55,576 | 43.18% |
| Canada | 327 | $91,441 | 40.17% |
| Mexico | 311 | $64,516 | 39.02% |
| Philippines | 277 | $622,860 | 41.28% |
| Brazil | 179 | $81,452 | 49.04% |
| Pakistan | 158 | $75,275 | 49.69% |
| United Kingdom | 136 | $991,045 | 50.18% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Technology Partners Inc | 47 | $70,697 | 88.68% |
| K Source Inc | 47 | $77,008 | 88.68% |
| It Resonance Inc | 47 | $64,970 | 88.68% |
| Ez Tek Solutions Inc | 47 | $69,964 | 88.68% |
| Infobahn Softworld Inc | 47 | $50,764 | 88.68% |
| Aegis Therapies Inc | 47 | $66,661 | 88.68% |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc | 47 | $91,782 | 88.68% |
| Solomon Cordwell Buenz | 47 | $55,281 | 88.68% |
| Ecs Financial Services | 47 | $59,880 | 88.68% |
| Geneva Trading Usa Llc | 47 | $76,728 | 88.68% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartech Precision Inc | 3 | $66,830 | 33.33% |
| Latham Watkins Llp | 3 | $61,707 | 33.33% |
| Ugn Inc | 3 | $102,086 | 33.33% |
| Marucco Stoddard Ferenbach Walsh Inc | 3 | $74,048 | 33.33% |
| Hi Point Dental Lab Inc | 3 | $44,692 | 37.50% |
| Studio Dental | 3 | $83,977 | 37.50% |
| Springcm Inc | 3 | $89,655 | 37.50% |
| Exadel Inc | 3 | $96,436 | 37.50% |
| Aurora Solutions Inc | 3 | $73,743 | 37.50% |
| Graycor Construction Company Inc | 3 | $90,702 | 37.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Electric Power Generation | 30 | $72,959 | 88.24% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 29 | $65,597 | 85.29% |
| In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | 29 | $96,441 | 87.88% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 29 | $49,274 | 87.88% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 29 | $90,330 | 87.88% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 28 | $100,682 | 84.85% |
| Bolt Nut Screw Rivet And Washer Manufacturing | 28 | $65,378 | 87.50% |
| Wine And Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 28 | $59,939 | 87.50% |
| Residential Remodelers | 28 | $56,994 | 90.32% |
| Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | 28 | $66,433 | 90.32% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Die And Tool Die Set Jig And Fixture Manufacturing | 1 | $107,786 | 10.00% |
| Footwear Manufacturing | 1 | $52,021 | 10.00% |
| All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1 | $46,758 | 10.00% |
| Other Specialty Food Retailers | 1 | $80,558 | 10.00% |
| Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 1 | $35,859 | 10.00% |
| Plate Work Manufacturing | 1 | $71,510 | 10.00% |
| Other Electric Power Generation | 1 | $119,558 | 10.00% |
| Arts Entertainment And Recreation | 1 | $30,368 | 10.00% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 1 | $120,786 | 10.00% |
| Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 1 | $71,635 | 10.00% |
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 $75,420. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.