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Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Black Belt insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings167All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$89,751136 eligible salary records
Employer names70Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$78,806–$108,451Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
09182736FY 2016: 32 filings16FY 2017: 27 filings17FY 2018: 25 filings18FY 2019: 15 filings19FY 2020: 16 filings20FY 2021: 9 filings21FY 2022: 15 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 6 filings24FY 2025: 10 filings25FY 2026: 7 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*7 filings$140,800 median · n=7

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 136 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Black Belt32
$80,227 median · n=26 eligible
Six Sigma Black Belt17
$81,351 median · n=10 eligible
Black Belt - Senior13
$76,825 median · n=12 eligible
Black Belt - Manager13
$94,640 median · n=11 eligible
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt12
$97,200 median · n=12 eligible
Black Belt - Quality6
$83,261 median · n=2 eligible
Master Black Belt5
$92,869 median · n=4 eligible
Industrial Engineer (Business Excellence Black Belt)4
$87,336 median · n=4 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Columbus, IN25
$83,600 median · n=15 eligible
Indianapolis, IN8
$78,499 median · n=6 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI7
$109,908 median · n=6 eligible
Houston, TX7
$96,762 median · n=5 eligible
San Antonio, TX7
$87,000 median · n=5 eligible
Fridley, MN6
$75,261 median · n=2 eligible
Nashville, TN6
$85,920 median · n=6 eligible
Shoreview, MN5
$78,354 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
83.8%Certified LCAs
Certified140 83.8%
Withdrawn21 12.6%
Certified - Withdrawn6 3.6%

Denominator: all 167 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cummins Inc.66
$82,100 median · n=47 eligible
Andersen Corporation6
$110,878 median · n=6 eligible
Fca Us LLC6
$109,908 median · n=6 eligible
Bechtel Oil, Gas And Chemicals, Inc.4
$101,751 median · n=2 eligible
Abbott Laboratories3
$140,000 median · n=3 eligible
Biobridge Global3
$87,672 median · n=3 eligible
Caterpillar Inc.3
$101,700 median · n=3 eligible
Paccar Inc3
$80,850 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$89,751Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$70,400
25th percentile$78,806
Median (50th)$89,751
75th percentile$108,451
90th percentile$131,100

n=136 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

167 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLCMaster Black Belt - Manager

Filing details

$146,765 /yr

I-200-26159-989973
Reported wage: $146,765–$176,400 / year
Annualized: $146,765
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN06/08/202606/29/2026
Cummins Inc.Black Belt - Manager

Filing details

$119,683 /yr

I-200-26118-842400
Reported wage: $119,683–$154,800 / year
Annualized: $119,683
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-05
Employment end: 2029-05-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hilliard, OH04/28/202605/18/2026
Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Filing details

$140,783 /yr

I-200-26110-814049
Reported wage: $140,783 / year
Annualized: $140,783
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-27
Employment end: 2029-07-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Northridge, CA04/20/202607/10/2026
Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Filing details

$140,800 /yr

I-200-26104-791245
Reported wage: $140,800 / year
Annualized: $140,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-07-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Northridge, CA04/14/202607/10/2026
Kuehne & Nagel Inc.Production System Black Belt

Filing details

$107,000 /yr

I-200-25337-455309
Reported wage: $107,000–$123,000 / year
Annualized: $107,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-10
Employment end: 2028-12-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Antonio, TX12/03/202512/15/2025
Cummins Inc.Master Black Belt - Director

Filing details

$158,891 /yr

I-200-25336-448645
Reported wage: $158,891–$225,000 / year
Annualized: $158,891
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-09
Employment end: 2029-05-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN12/02/202505/27/2026
Abbott LaboratoriesProgram Manager, Global Black Belt

Filing details

$151,000 /yr

I-200-25314-393237
Reported wage: $151,000–$171,000 / year
Annualized: $151,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-18
Employment end: 2029-04-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lake Forest, IL11/10/202504/03/2026
Fca Us LLCReactive Problem Solving Master Black Belt

Filing details

$130,200 /yr

I-200-25223-234272
Reported wage: $130,200 / year
Annualized: $130,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-18
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Auburn Hills, MI08/11/202509/01/2025
Fca Us LLCBlack Belt Engineer

Filing details

$126,900 /yr

I-200-25210-206369
Reported wage: $126,900 / year
Annualized: $126,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-05
Employment end: 2029-01-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Auburn Hills, MI07/29/202501/27/2026
Cummins Inc.Black Belt “ Manager

Filing details

$135,491 /yr

I-200-25192-167610
Reported wage: $135,491–$154,800 / year
Annualized: $135,491
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-18
Employment end: 2029-01-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN07/11/202501/08/2026
Cummins Inc.Black Belt - Senior

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-22313-577656
Reported wage: $80,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-25
Employment end: 2025-11-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN11/09/202211/11/2022
Cummins Inc.Black Belt “ Manager

Filing details

$112,466 /yr

I-200-25044-689236
Reported wage: $112,466–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $112,466
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-25
Employment end: 2028-08-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN02/12/202508/09/2025
Andersen CorporationBlack Belt

Filing details

$127,908 /yr

I-200-25157-061223
Reported wage: $127,908 / year
Annualized: $127,908
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-13
Employment end: 2028-09-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Goodyear, AZ06/06/202509/16/2025
Cummins Inc.Black Belt “ Senior

Filing details

$97,552 /yr

I-200-25126-940895
Reported wage: $97,552–$129,600 / year
Annualized: $97,552
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-13
Employment end: 2028-10-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN05/06/202510/23/2025
Andersen CorporationBlack Belt

Filing details

$96,268 /yr

I-200-25028-646830
Reported wage: $96,268 / year
Annualized: $96,268
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-04
Employment end: 2028-01-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Dubuque, IA01/28/202501/28/2025
Cummins Inc.Master Black Belt-Manager

Filing details

$121,035 /yr

I-200-25018-628479
Reported wage: $121,035–$171,600 / year
Annualized: $121,035
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-27
Employment end: 2028-07-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Marietta, GA01/18/202507/10/2025
Georg Fischer LLCLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Filing details

$101,475.14 /yr

I-200-25002-590555
Reported wage: $101,475.14 / year
Annualized: $101,475
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-10
Employment end: 2028-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Shawnee, OK01/02/202506/01/2025
Medtronic, Inc.Black Belt - Improvement Excellence

Filing details

$124,051 /yr

I-200-24191-182332
Reported wage: $124,051–$132,000 / year
Annualized: $124,051
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-16
Employment end: 2027-12-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pembroke Pines, FL07/09/202412/02/2024
Andersen CorporationBlack Belt

Filing details

$92,000 /yr

I-200-24176-143366
Reported wage: $92,000 / year
Annualized: $92,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-01
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cottage Grove, MN06/24/202410/01/2024
Memorial Hermann Health SystemLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-24144-030713
Reported wage: $114,000 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-31
Employment end: 2027-05-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX05/23/202405/29/2024
Process TechnologyLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Filing details

$87,520.66 /yr

I-200-24106-886093
Reported wage: $87,520.66 / year
Annualized: $87,521
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-22
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Willoughby, OH04/15/202410/01/2024
Cummins Inc.Black Belt - Manager

Filing details

$97,600 /yr

I-200-24037-697156
Reported wage: $97,600–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $97,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-13
Employment end: 2027-02-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN02/06/202402/23/2024
Red Hat, Inc.Senior Black Belt, Managed Openshift

Filing details

$158,000 /yr

I-200-23314-493724
Reported wage: $158,000–$178,000 / year
Annualized: $158,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-17
Employment end: 2026-11-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Austin, TX11/10/202311/25/2023
Hypertherm Inc.Black Belt

Filing details

$124,034 /yr

I-200-23212-225130
Reported wage: $124,034 / year
Annualized: $124,034
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-07
Employment end: 2027-01-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lebanon, NH07/31/202301/30/2024
Medtronic, Inc.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Filing details

$133,740 /yr

I-200-23178-148104
Reported wage: $133,740–$134,000 / year
Annualized: $133,740
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-05
Employment end: 2026-07-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Ramon, CA06/27/202307/10/2023

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.