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Category Buyer

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

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Category Buyer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings25All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$85,00021 eligible salary records
Employer names13Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$72,000–$115,302Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
0471115FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2023: 13 filings23FY 2024: 1 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 4 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*4 filings$107,088 median · n=2

*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 · 21 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

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

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
84.0%Certified LCAs
Certified21 84.0%
Certified - Withdrawn3 12.0%
Denied1 4.0%

Denominator: all 25 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

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
$85,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$65,000
25th percentile$72,000
Median (50th)$85,000
75th percentile$115,302
90th percentile$133,105

n=21 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

25 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
Resrg Automotive Alabama LLCProgram / Category Buyer Surface / Lighting

Filing details

$71,178 /yr

I-200-26121-857098
Reported wage: $71,178–$99,000 / year
Annualized: $71,178
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Cullman, AL05/01/202610/01/2026
Magna Electronics, Inc.Sr. Category Buyer

Filing details

$88,234 /yr

I-200-24306-447494
Reported wage: $88,234 / year
Annualized: $88,234
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-23
Employment end: 2027-11-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Southfield, MI11/01/202411/20/2024
Basf CorporationRegional Category Buyer

Filing details

$142,998.26 /yr

I-200-26099-775278
Reported wage: $142,998.26 / year
Annualized: $142,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-16
Employment end: 2029-10-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Florham Park, NJ04/09/202610/04/2026
Basf CorporationRegional Category Buyer

Filing details

$142,998.26 /yr

I-200-26079-717702
Reported wage: $142,998.26 / year
Annualized: $142,998
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-09
Employment end: 2029-09-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Florham Park, NJ03/20/202609/16/2026
Basf CorporationCategory Buyer

Filing details

$138,985 /yr

I-200-25141-003133
Reported wage: $138,985 / year
Annualized: $138,985
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-29
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX05/21/202510/01/2025
Qiagen Sciences, LLCSenior Category Buyer, Professional Services

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-25035-663630
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-11
Employment end: 2028-02-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Germantown, MD02/04/202503/01/2025
Weee! Inc.Category Buyer

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-24309-451108
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-12
Employment end: 2028-01-08
Worker positions: 1

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

La Mirada, CA11/04/202401/09/2025
Weee! Inc.Category Buyer

Filing details

$72,000 /yr

I-200-24116-926944
Reported wage: $72,000 / year
Annualized: $72,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-02
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Fe Springs, CA04/25/202410/01/2024
Weee! Inc.Category Buyer I

Filing details

$56,077 /yr

I-200-23261-354815
Reported wage: $56,077 / year
Annualized: $56,077
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-25
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Clifton, NJ09/18/202310/01/2023
Seagen Inc.Manager, Category Buyer

Filing details

$127,754 /yr

I-200-23240-301785
Reported wage: $127,754–$166,000 / year
Annualized: $127,754
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-05
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bothell, WA08/28/202310/01/2023
Basf CorporationRegional Category Buyer

Filing details

$133,104.6 /yr

I-200-23237-297126
Reported wage: $133,104.6 / year
Annualized: $133,105
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-01
Employment end: 2026-10-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Florham Park, NJ08/25/202310/05/2023
Schaeffler Transmission LLCE-Mobility Category Buyer, Direct Material

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-23234-284308
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-29
Employment end: 2026-08-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Wooster, OH08/22/202308/22/2023
Weee! Inc.Category Buyer I

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-23221-250976
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-16
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

La Mirada, CA08/09/202310/01/2023
Micron Technology, Inc.Capital Category Buyer

Filing details

$90,123 /yr

I-200-23179-149642
Reported wage: $90,123 / year
Annualized: $90,123
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-06
Employment end: 2026-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Manassas, VA06/28/202309/19/2023
Caterpillar Inc.Category Buyer Iii

Filing details

$46,218 /yr

I-200-23173-137916
Reported wage: $46,218–$46,219 / year
Annualized: $46,218
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-29
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL06/22/202310/01/2023
Weee! Inc.Category Buyer

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-23152-071785
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-08
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

La Mirada, CA06/01/202310/01/2023
Weee! Inc.Category Buyer

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-23144-051409
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-31
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Cliffton, NJ05/24/202310/01/2023
Basf CorporationRegional Category Buyer

Filing details

$133,104.6 /yr

I-200-23131-012710
Reported wage: $133,104.6 / year
Annualized: $133,105
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-18
Employment end: 2026-07-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Florham Park, NJ05/11/202307/25/2023
Schaeffler Transmission LLCE-Mobility Category Buyer, Direct Material

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-23080-866057
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-28
Employment end: 2026-04-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Wooster, OH03/21/202304/03/2023
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.E-Mobility Category Buyer, Direct Material

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-23069-839998
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-17
Employment end: 2026-03-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Wooster, OH03/10/202303/27/2023
Aes Us Services, LLCCategory Buyer – Power Generation

Filing details

$105,000 /yr

I-200-23041-766709
Reported wage: $105,000 / year
Annualized: $105,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-02-17
Employment end: 2026-02-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Long Beach, CA02/10/202302/15/2023
Basf CorporationRegional Category Buyer

Filing details

$115,302 /yr

I-200-21047-079664
Reported wage: $115,302 / year
Annualized: $115,302
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-02-23
Employment end: 2024-08-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Florham Park, NJ02/16/202108/16/2021
Engie North America Inc.Senior Category Buyer

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-18187-451854
Reported wage: $75,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-06-13
Employment end: 2021-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX07/06/201809/09/2018
Engie North America Inc.Senior Category Buyer

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-18176-227315
Reported wage: $75,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-07-06
Employment end: 2021-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX07/02/201809/09/2018
Basf CorporationRegional Category Buyer

Filing details

$106,000 /yr

I-200-18046-628019
Reported wage: $106,000 / year
Annualized: $106,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-09
Employment end: 2021-08-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Florham Park, NJ03/05/201808/15/2018

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.