Study Finds Chicago Area H-1B Workers Earn Median Salary Near $113K

CHICAGO – A new study says Chicago-area H-1B workers earn a median salary of nearly $113,000 per year. Manifest Law published theanalysis as federal officials consider policy changes for foreign workers entering U.S. industries. California, Washington and Oregon had the highest H-1B wages nationally, while Illinois finished in the middle of the pack. Total H-1B visa approvals rose to over 442,000 in 2022, the highest in more than 15 years.