| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | 214 | $36,452 | 85.60% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 212 | $41,797 | 84.80% |
| Chief Executives | 206 | $166,097 | 84.43% |
| Environmental Engineers | 197 | $64,060 | 85.65% |
| Materials Engineers | 195 | $72,284 | 85.90% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 187 | $91,088 | 84.62% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 164 | $60,680 | 79.61% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 159 | $52,620 | 80.71% |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 159 | $64,090 | 81.96% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 156 | $74,645 | 81.25% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 25 | $78,077 | 53.19% |
| Graphic Designers | 24 | $47,600 | 51.06% |
| Carpenters | 24 | $76,585 | 52.17% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 24 | $57,653 | 53.33% |
| Chief Executives | 23 | $173,254 | 51.11% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 23 | $51,103 | 52.27% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 21 | $39,638 | 47.73% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 21 | $99,817 | 48.84% |
| Bakers | 20 | $27,822 | 46.51% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 20 | $46,179 | 47.62% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclinicalworks Llc | 77 | $72,984 | 86.52% |
| Comcast Cable Communications Llc | 77 | $95,730 | 87.50% |
| Physician Services Corporation Of Southern Illinois Inc | 77 | $177,029 | 87.50% |
| Meridian Technology Solutions Inc | 77 | $64,954 | 88.51% |
| Quadrant 4 System Corporation | 76 | $56,381 | 87.36% |
| Itrace Foundation Inc | 76 | $54,098 | 87.36% |
| Zifo Technologies Inc | 76 | $69,437 | 87.36% |
| Hub Group Inc | 76 | $106,895 | 87.36% |
| Carle Health Care Inc | 76 | $164,731 | 88.37% |
| Apex Technology Systems Inc | 76 | $74,196 | 88.37% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimparsc | 4 | $70,408 | 26.67% |
| Renishaw Inc | 4 | $80,122 | 26.67% |
| Amko International Inc | 4 | $60,143 | 26.67% |
| Uico Llc | 4 | $79,727 | 26.67% |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation | 4 | $78,744 | 26.67% |
| Sajab Corporation Incdba Taste Of Himalayas | 4 | $34,211 | 26.67% |
| Inavante Llc | 4 | $82,150 | 26.67% |
| Tribune Publishing Company | 4 | $100,708 | 26.67% |
| Clairvista Llc | 4 | $65,936 | 26.67% |
| On Point Technology Llc | 4 | $78,385 | 26.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shops | 48 | $64,477 | 90.57% |
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 47 | $99,730 | 88.68% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 47 | $78,494 | 88.68% |
| Printed Circuit Assembly Electronic Assembly Manufacturing | 47 | $62,431 | 88.68% |
| Marine Cargo Handling | 47 | $40,192 | 90.38% |
| Line Haul Railroads | 47 | $84,799 | 90.38% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 46 | $79,416 | 88.46% |
| Truck Trailer Manufacturing | 46 | $89,197 | 90.20% |
| Distilleries | 45 | $98,884 | 88.24% |
| Residential Property Managers | 45 | $57,894 | 88.24% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 2 | $47,175 | 13.33% |
| Oil And Gas Field Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $43,337 | 13.33% |
| Hazardous Waste Collection | 2 | $84,792 | 13.33% |
| Switchgear And Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing | 2 | $81,952 | 13.33% |
| Business And Secretarial Schools | 2 | $48,287 | 13.33% |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 2 | $97,688 | 13.33% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 2 | $84,667 | 13.33% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 2 | $114,463 | 14.29% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 2 | $76,128 | 14.29% |
| Other Petroleum And Coal Products Manufacturing | 2 | $102,908 | 14.29% |
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.