Question 1

Does Chicago Transit Authority sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago Transit Authority has filed 16 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 16 total positions. The median salary for Chicago Transit Authority's sponsored positions is $110,187.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Chicago Transit Authority pay?

Accepted Answer

Chicago Transit Authority pays a median H-1B salary of $110,187 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Chicago Transit Authority's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Chicago Transit Authority also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago Transit Authority has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Chicago Transit Authority an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Chicago Transit Authority is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2026	3	3
2025	3	3
2024	1	1
2023	4	4
2019	1	1
2018	1	1
2017	3	3

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Senior Manager, Service Planning I-200-26168-026787	$135,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 17, 2026	Certified
Senior Network Engineer I-200-26147-954947	$120,182	Chicago, IL	May 27, 2026	Certified
Sr. Manager, Networks I-200-26094-757291	$120,182	Chicago, IL	Apr 3, 2026	Certified
Chief Attorney I-203-25218-226104	$145,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 6, 2025	Certified
Chief Attorney I-203-25184-151811	$145,000	Chicago, IL	Jul 3, 2025	Certified
Financial Systems Business Analyst I-200-25027-644222	$105,373	Chicago, IL	Jan 27, 2025	Certified
Senior Manager, Service Planning I-200-24082-824697	$120,000	Chicago, IL	Mar 22, 2024	Certified
Chief Attorney I-203-23335-536856	$125,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 1, 2023	Certified
Service Planner II - Bus I-200-23124-994863	$85,000	Chicago, IL	May 4, 2023	Certified
Occupation Safety Officer I-200-23111-956837	$80,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 21, 2023	Certified
Service Planner - Bus I-200-23093-899768	$72,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 3, 2023	Certified
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS BUSINESS ANALYST I-200-19031-227295	$115,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 4, 2019	Certified
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER I-200-18068-140018	$75,000	CHICAGO, IL	Mar 9, 2018	Certified
SENIOR REVENUE & OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-17265-897873	$79,000	CHICAGO, IL	Sep 22, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR REVENUE & OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-17229-898074	$70,000	CHICAGO, IL	Aug 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER II I-200-17110-022424	$85,000	CHICAGO, IL	Apr 20, 2017	CERTIFIED

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