| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Prism Solutions Llc | 433 | $62,999 | 89.65% |
| Medline Industries Inc | 430 | $91,786 | 89.21% |
| Hcl Global Systems Inc | 427 | $82,176 | 89.89% |
| Zs Associates Inc | 424 | $88,887 | 90.79% |
| Ge Healthcare Iits Usa Corp | 419 | $100,356 | 91.29% |
| Mphasis Corporation | 415 | $72,023 | 91.41% |
| Network Objects Inc | 413 | $71,111 | 91.57% |
| At Kearney Inc | 410 | $108,650 | 92.55% |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County | 408 | $57,812 | 92.31% |
| Vensar Technology Inc | 406 | $65,829 | 92.27% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmark Nurseries Llc | 6 | $32,545 | 100.00% |
| Darrin Hout Farms | 6 | $33,138 | 100.00% |
| Farm Labor Management Services Inc | 6 | $36,670 | 100.00% |
| C R Ag Supply Inc | 6 | $33,582 | 100.00% |
| Molitor Farms | 6 | $32,427 | 100.00% |
| Ryan Britton Farms Llc | 6 | $33,339 | 100.00% |
| Kincaid Farms Inc | 6 | $31,430 | 100.00% |
| Spring Valley Farm Vineyard | 6 | $26,309 | 100.00% |
| Cox Land And Cattle Inc | 5 | $34,420 | 100.00% |
| Overlook Harvesting Company Llc Il Bayer | 5 | $50,199 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transform Sr Holding Management Llc | 38 | $111,681 | 35.85% |
| Wolters Kluwer United States Inc | 37 | $94,702 | 35.92% |
| Sunrise Futures Llc | 37 | $77,076 | 36.27% |
| Milliman Inc | 37 | $85,297 | 36.63% |
| Electro Motive Diesel Inc | 36 | $79,929 | 35.64% |
| Saggezza Inc | 36 | $97,618 | 36.36% |
| Peterson Technology Partners Inc | 36 | $98,470 | 36.73% |
| Docusign Inc | 36 | $98,216 | 36.73% |
| Softtune Technologiesinc | 36 | $94,016 | 37.11% |
| Db Servicing Corporation | 35 | $72,893 | 36.08% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 60 | $101,944 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 60 | $56,125 | 85.71% |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | 60 | $155,241 | 86.96% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 60 | $67,599 | 86.96% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 60 | $52,414 | 86.96% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 60 | $96,512 | 88.24% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 58 | $90,065 | 85.29% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 58 | $104,345 | 86.57% |
| Ball And Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 58 | $69,584 | 86.57% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 58 | $76,927 | 87.88% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 17 | $81,303 | 89.47% |
| Insurance And Employee Benefit Funds | 17 | $88,245 | 89.47% |
| Distilleries | 17 | $95,710 | 89.47% |
| Machinery Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $65,682 | 89.47% |
| Pharmacy Benefit Management And Other Third Party Administration Of Insurance And Pension Funds | 17 | $99,043 | 89.47% |
| Furniture Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $56,697 | 89.47% |
| Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 16 | $88,284 | 88.89% |
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 16 | $97,146 | 88.89% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 16 | $70,067 | 88.89% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 16 | $109,105 | 88.89% |
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.