LCA decisions in 2025 and through March 31, 2026
Cognizant H-1B filings in North Carolina
Short answer
Cognizant filed 298 H-1B labor condition applications for IT roles in North Carolina (LCA decisions in 2025 and through March 31, 2026), 9% of its 3,372 IT filings. The most common occupation there is computer systems engineers/architects (199) and the most common city is Charlotte (111).
Job titles filed in North Carolina
| Job title on the filing | Filings |
|---|---|
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 110 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 51 |
| Mgr. Jc50 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers | 36 |
| Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 31 |
| Sa Jc60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts And Testers | 19 |
| City | Filings |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | 111 |
| Cary | 36 |
| Raleigh | 27 |
| Concord | 26 |
| Occupation | Filings |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 199 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 57 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 14 |
Wage levels and offered wage
| Wage level | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Level II | 53 | 18% |
| Level III | 167 | 56% |
| Level IV | 78 | 26% |
Median offered wage in North Carolina: $113,797 a year, against a median prevailing wage of $113,797 on the same filings. Compare with prevailing wages by area.
Cognizant in other states
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| All states | 3,372 |
| Texas | 561 |
| New Jersey | 340 |
| California | 249 |
| Illinois | 247 |
| Connecticut | 215 |
| Georgia | 199 |
Other employers filing in North Carolina
| Employer | Filings in North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Infosys | 222 |
| Fidelity D/B/A Fidelity Investments | 474 |
| Lowe'S Companies | 158 |
| Ernst Young U S | 136 |
| Randstad Digital | 118 |
| Compunnel Software | 110 |
All North Carolina H-1B sponsors
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