Question 1

Does The City of Detroit sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The City of Detroit has filed 17 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 17 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for The City of Detroit's sponsored positions is $94,291.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The City of Detroit pay?

Accepted Answer

The City of Detroit pays a median H-1B salary of $94,291 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 The City of Detroit's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The City of Detroit also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The City of Detroit has filed 4 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 The City of Detroit an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The City of Detroit 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
2025	6	6
2024	6	6
2023	1	1
2021	4	4

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Information Technology Specialist Software Engineer 3 I-200-25338-457350	$120,891	Detroit, MI	Dec 4, 2025	Certified
Information Technology Specialist Software Engineer 4 I-200-25321-414451	$127,000	Detroit, MI	Nov 17, 2025	Certified
Information Technology Specialist Software Engineer 4 I-200-25321-414445	$127,000	Detroit, MI	Nov 17, 2025	Certified
Senior Associate Traffic Engineer I-200-25251-294004	$94,291	Detroit, MI	Sep 8, 2025	Certified
Data Manager I-200-25217-222246	$80,000	Detroit, MI	Aug 5, 2025	Certified
ERP Program Analyst 4 I-200-25031-658689	$104,000	Naperville, IL	Jan 31, 2025	Certified
Associate Traffic Engineer I-200-24278-386679	$84,038	Detroit, MI	Oct 4, 2024	Certified
Senior Assistant Traffic Engineer I-200-24212-232790	$76,398	Detroit, MI	Jul 30, 2024	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-24149-043632	$65,867	Detroit, MI	May 28, 2024	Certified
Associate Traffic Engineer I-200-24128-965389	$77,000	Detroit, MI	May 7, 2024	Certified
Financial Analyst Manager IV (Director of ERP) I-200-24100-870244	$146,336	Detroit, MI	Apr 9, 2024	Certified
Associate Civil Engineer I-200-24016-643875	$80,000	Detroit, MI	Jan 16, 2024	Certified
Talent Development and Performance Management Anal I-200-23135-021626	$91,943	Detroit, MI	May 15, 2023	Certified
Senior Assistant Civil Engineer -Design I-200-21263-593207	$50,000	Detroit, MI	Sep 20, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Financial Analyst Manager IV (Director of ERP) I-200-21252-574087	$137,222	Detroit, MI	Sep 9, 2021	Certified
Financial Analyst Manager IV (Director of ERP) I-200-21246-565793	$137,222	Detroit, MI	Sep 3, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Financial Analyst Manager IV-Director of ERP I-200-21167-402043	$142,029	Detroit, MI	Jun 16, 2021	Certified

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