LCA decisions in 2025 and through March 31, 2026
Cognizant H-1B filings for software developers
Short answer
Cognizant filed 92 H-1B labor condition applications for software developers (LCA decisions in 2025 and through March 31, 2026), 3% of its 3,372 IT filings. The most common state is Texas (15) and the most common city is Charlotte, NC.
Job titles on the filings
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Manager Jc50 - Software Developers | 36 |
| Senior Associate Jc60 - Software Developers | 33 |
| Senior Manager Jc45 - Software Developers | 19 |
| Associate Director Jc40 - Software Developers | 4 |
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 15 |
| Georgia | 13 |
| New Jersey | 8 |
| North Carolina | 8 |
| California | 6 |
| City | Filings |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 5 |
| Plano, TX | 4 |
| Cumming, GA | 3 |
| Johns Creek, GA | 3 |
Wage levels and offered wage
| Wage level | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Level II | 33 | 36% |
| Level III | 36 | 39% |
| Level IV | 23 | 25% |
Median offered wage for software developers: $131,082 a year, against a median prevailing wage of $131,082 on the same filings. See prevailing wages by occupation and area.