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Chicago, IL, 60638 H-1B trends
Quarterly LCA aggregate trend points for Chicago, IL, 60638. ZIP trends are bounded by postal code and state when the market lookup can infer state.
Summary
H-1B LCA filings for Chicago, IL, 60638 span 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2, peaking at 24 filings in 2017 Q2.
The most recent reported period (2026 Q2) shows 2 filings.
LCA filings are labor-condition applications certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, not active job postings or approved USCIS H-1B petitions.
| Period | LCA count | Role titles | SOC codes | Avg wage low | Avg prevailing | Certified | Certification rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Q2 | 17 | 11 | 8 | $58,240 | $54,528 | 15 | 88.2% |
| 2017 Q2 | 24 | 16 | 13 | $65,157 | $60,809 | 22 | 91.7% |
| 2018 Q2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | $70,936 | $66,914 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2019 Q2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | $67,672 | $67,567 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2020 Q1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $41,600 | $37,440 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2020 Q2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $80,000 | $74,027 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2020 Q3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | $73,815 | $72,374 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2020 Q4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $115,168 | $105,622 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2021 Q2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $71,885 | $71,885 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2021 Q3 | 10 | 8 | 7 | $85,061 | $80,769 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2022 Q3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | $68,803 | $61,843 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2022 Q4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $77,220 | $70,190 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 Q1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $76,755 | $72,571 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 Q2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $79,736 | $74,038 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2023 Q3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $43,500 | $42,099 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 Q4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | $90,460 | $77,617 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2024 Q1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $88,000 | $80,434 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 Q2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $104,851 | $96,644 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 Q3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | $85,355 | $74,064 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2025 Q1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $81,305 | $75,864 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2025 Q2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $95,763 | $95,763 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 Q3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | $80,102 | $71,365 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | $96,000 | $84,032 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2026 Q2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $80,000 | $71,906 | 1 | 50.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How have H-1B filings for Chicago, IL, 60638 changed over time?
- H-1B LCA filings for Chicago, IL, 60638 span 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2, peaking at 24 filings in 2017 Q2. The most recent reported period (2026 Q2) shows 2 filings. LCA filings are labor-condition applications certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, not active job postings or approved USCIS H-1B petitions.
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