Question 1

Does Panera Bread sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Panera Bread has filed 17 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 17 total positions across 5 states. The median salary for Panera Bread's sponsored positions is $136,045.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Panera Bread pay?

Accepted Answer

Panera Bread pays a median H-1B salary of $136,045 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 Panera Bread's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Panera Bread also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Panera Bread 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 Panera Bread an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Panera Bread 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	2	2
2025	6	6
2024	2	2
2023	2	2
2021	2	2
2020	2	2
2019	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Sr Analyst Sr Cloud Security Engineer I-200-26077-712039	$140,351	Cary, NC	Mar 18, 2026	Certified
Analyst, Software Engineer I-200-26028-597001	$110,000	Fenton, MO	Jan 28, 2026	Certified
Analyst, Cloud Platform Engineer I-200-25356-502738	$115,000	Fenton, MO	Dec 22, 2025	Certified
Analyst, Solutions Engineer I-200-25343-468077	$140,046	Fenton, MO	Dec 9, 2025	Certified
Sr Engineer, Software I-200-25339-459761	$160,000	Fenton, MO	Dec 4, 2025	Certified
Analyst, Cloud Platform Engineer I-200-25339-459801	$115,000	Fenton, MO	Dec 4, 2025	Certified
Senior UX Designer I-200-25141-000099	$133,598	Stoneham, MA	May 21, 2025	Certified
Senior Technical Analyst I-200-25022-633331	$130,010	Fenton, MO	Jan 22, 2025	Certified
Software Developer Applications - Enterprise Systems I-200-24323-480566	$136,045	Aubrey, TX	Nov 18, 2024	Certified
Analyst, Project Manager – eCommerce/Digital I-200-24108-897508	$97,375	Dublin, OH	Apr 17, 2024	Certified
Sr Manager, Software Engineer I-200-23268-378637	$150,157	Fenton, MO	Sep 25, 2023	Certified
Sr Analyst Sr Application Developer I-200-23268-378638	$160,834	Fenton, MO	Sep 25, 2023	Certified
Data Scientist, Big Data Analytics I-200-21123-283200	$136,053	St. Louis, MO	May 3, 2021	Certified
Analyst, Software Engineer, Café Systems I-200-21120-276825	$130,000	St. Louis, MO	Apr 30, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Manager of Food Quality Assurance I-200-20365-984904	$88,000	St. Louis, MO	Dec 30, 2020	Certified - Withdrawn
Senior Data Architect - eCommerce Services I-200-20154-619913	$136,561	Irving, TX	Jun 2, 2020	Certified - Withdrawn
LEAD ORACLE APPLICATION DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR I-200-19077-115391	$182,648	Sunset Hills, MO	Mar 28, 2019	Certified

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