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Technical Writers insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings66All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$66,95559 eligible salary records
Employer names13Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$60,000–$78,593Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
06121825FY 2016: 4 filings16FY 2017: 22 filings17FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 8 filings19FY 2020: 10 filings20FY 2022: 9 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2025: 1 filings25FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$90,022 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
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 59 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
Senior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers24
$66,955 median · n=22 eligible
Associate Jc65 - Technical Writers19
$60,000 median · n=16 eligible
Manager Jc50 - Technical Writers8
$81,744 median · n=8 eligible
Technical Writers7
$75,000 median · n=5 eligible
Technical Writers - Iii4
$86,455 median · n=4 eligible
Technical Writers Ii3
$87,589 median · n=3 eligible
Manager, Technical Writers1
$116,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
Torrance, CA6
$60,000 median · n=5 eligible
Chicago, IL5
$60,000 median · n=4 eligible
East Hanover, NJ3
$71,323 median · n=3 eligible
Pine Brook, NJ3
$75,941 median · n=3 eligible
San Diego, CALIFORNIA3
$67,995 median · n=3 eligible
Webster, NY3
$90,000 median · n=3 eligible
Green Bay, WI2
$60,000 median · n=2 eligible
Irving, TX2
— median · n=0 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
92.4%Certified LCAs
Certified61 92.4%
Certified - Withdrawn4 6.1%
Withdrawn1 1.5%

Denominator: all 66 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp28
$68,099 median · n=28 eligible
Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation23
$60,000 median · n=18 eligible
Hcl America Inc6
$85,249 median · n=6 eligible
Grand Supercenter Inc.1
— median · n=0 eligible
Google LLC1
$93,000 median · n=1 eligible
Hcl America Solutions Inc1
$93,000 median · n=1 eligible
Maxshine Detailing LLC1
$70,000 median · n=1 eligible
Quantum Integrators Group , LLC1
$81,300 median · n=1 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
$66,955Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$60,000
25th percentile$60,000
Median (50th)$66,955
75th percentile$78,593
90th percentile$90,022

n=59 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

66 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
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpManager Jc50 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$90,022 /yr

I-200-26082-723730
Reported wage: $90,022 / year
Annualized: $90,022
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-30
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Hackensack, NJ03/23/202609/20/2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpManager Jc50 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$90,022 /yr

I-200-26082-723755
Reported wage: $90,022 / year
Annualized: $90,022
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-30
Employment end: 2029-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Teaneck, NJ03/23/202609/20/2026
W. Blvd Corp.Technical Writers

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-25160-070451
Reported wage: $60,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-16
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/09/202510/01/2025
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$67,496 /yr

I-200-23263-361018
Reported wage: $67,496 / year
Annualized: $67,496
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-27
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Plano, TX09/20/202310/01/2023
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpManager Jc50 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$91,874 /yr

I-200-23143-046975
Reported wage: $91,874 / year
Annualized: $91,874
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-30
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Teaneck, NJ05/23/202310/01/2023
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$75,941 /yr

I-200-23081-870132
Reported wage: $75,941 / year
Annualized: $75,941
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-29
Employment end: 2026-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Pine Brook, NJ03/22/202309/20/2023
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$66,539 /yr

I-200-23073-847921
Reported wage: $66,539 / year
Annualized: $66,539
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-21
Employment end: 2026-03-22
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX03/14/202303/23/2023
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$61,235 /yr

I-200-23004-679931
Reported wage: $61,235 / year
Annualized: $61,235
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-11
Employment end: 2026-03-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Appleton, WI01/04/202303/18/2023
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$75,941 /yr

I-200-22264-486224
Reported wage: $75,941 / year
Annualized: $75,941
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-09-28
Employment end: 2025-09-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Pine Brook, NJ09/21/202209/30/2022
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$72,363 /yr

I-200-22075-984709
Reported wage: $72,363 / year
Annualized: $72,363
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-23
Employment end: 2025-03-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Pine Brook, NJ03/16/202203/25/2022
Google LLCTechnical Writers

Filing details

$93,000 /yr

I-200-22046-903831
Reported wage: $93,000 / year
Annualized: $93,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-02-23
Employment end: 2025-08-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Pittsburgh, PA02/15/202208/10/2022
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$79,248 /yr

I-200-22028-860141
Reported wage: $79,248 / year
Annualized: $79,248
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-02-04
Employment end: 2025-02-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Foxborough, MA01/28/202202/15/2022
Hcl America Solutions IncTechnical Writers - Ii

Filing details

$93,000 /yr

I-200-22012-824001
Reported wage: $93,000 / year
Annualized: $93,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-01-20
Employment end: 2025-01-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA01/12/202201/12/2022
Hcl America IncTechnical Writers Iii

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-21313-695030
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-11-17
Employment end: 2024-11-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Webster, NY11/09/202111/09/2021
Hcl America IncTechnical Writers - Iii

Filing details

$93,000 /yr

I-200-21306-680941
Reported wage: $93,000 / year
Annualized: $93,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-11-09
Employment end: 2024-11-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Webster, NY11/02/202111/02/2021
Hcl America IncTechnical Writers Ii

Filing details

$82,770 /yr

I-200-21306-680946
Reported wage: $82,770 / year
Annualized: $82,770
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-11-09
Employment end: 2024-11-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Webster, NY11/02/202111/02/2021
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$71,718 /yr

I-200-21279-629298
Reported wage: $71,718 / year
Annualized: $71,718
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-14
Employment end: 2024-10-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Lake Forest, CA10/06/202110/15/2021
Maxshine Detailing LLCTechnical Writers

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-20232-777144
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-08-26
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Brea, CA08/19/202010/01/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpManager Jc50 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$68,203 /yr

I-200-20191-703821
Reported wage: $68,203 / year
Annualized: $68,203
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-07-16
Employment end: 2023-07-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Lewis Center, OH07/09/202007/17/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpManager Jc50 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$76,066 /yr

I-200-20191-703830
Reported wage: $76,066 / year
Annualized: $76,066
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-07-16
Employment end: 2023-07-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Duluth, GA07/09/202007/17/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpManager Jc50 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$61,443 /yr

I-200-20191-703904
Reported wage: $61,443 / year
Annualized: $61,443
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-07-16
Employment end: 2023-07-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Mason, OH07/09/202007/17/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$66,955 /yr

I-200-20154-618429
Reported wage: $66,955 / year
Annualized: $66,955
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-06-09
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

East Hanover, NJ06/02/202010/01/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$66,955 /yr

I-200-20154-618593
Reported wage: $66,955 / year
Annualized: $66,955
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-06-09
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Newark, NJ06/02/202010/01/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-20147-599318
Reported wage: $60,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-06-02
Employment end: 2023-06-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Mesa, AZ05/26/202006/03/2020
Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpSenior Associate Jc60 - Technical Writers

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-20080-424899
Reported wage: $60,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-27
Employment end: 2023-03-28
Worker positions: 1

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

De Pere, WI03/20/202003/29/2020

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.