Question 1

Does Cogent Communications sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cogent Communications has filed 11 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Cogent Communications's sponsored positions is $86,393.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Cogent Communications pay?

Accepted Answer

Cogent Communications pays a median H-1B salary of $86,393 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 Cogent Communications's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Cogent Communications also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Cogent Communications does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

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 Cogent Communications an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Cogent Communications 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2025	3	2	1
2024	2	2	0
2021	1	1	0
2019	1	1	0
2018	4	4	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Staff Accountant II I-200-25118-911730	$86,393	Washington, DC	Apr 28, 2025	Withdrawn
Staff Accountant II I-200-25118-913008	$86,370	Washington, DC	Apr 28, 2025	Certified
Sr. Sales Engineer I-200-25059-734123	$124,384	New York, NY	Feb 28, 2025	Certified
Payroll Accountant I-200-24172-134129	$121,222	Washington, DC	Jun 20, 2024	Certified
Payroll Accountant I-200-24141-015835	$121,222	Washington, DC	May 20, 2024	Certified
SALES ENGINEER I-200-21166-399014	$99,226	New York, NY	Jun 15, 2021	Certified
OPTICAL NETWORK ENGINEER I-200-19070-170240	$63,230	Washington, DC	Mar 11, 2019	Certified
SALES ENGINEER I-200-18197-053604	$90,000	NEW YORK, NY	Jul 16, 2018	Certified
SYSTEMS ENGINEER I-200-18081-647122	$62,358	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 26, 2018	Certified
STAFF ACCOUNTANT I-200-18017-111370	$62,500	WASHINGTON, DC	Jan 17, 2018	Certified
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT I-200-18003-478891	$62,500	WASHINGTON, DC	Jan 16, 2018	Certified

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