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Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute filed 6 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 5. Median offered salary: $126,684.
Does Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute filed 6 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 3, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Test Software Engineer | 3 | $128,901 |
| Test & Software Engineer, Certification Analytics | 1 | $120,000 |
| Data Scientist | 1 | $117,543 |
| Data Engineer | 1 | $134,348 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $120,000 |
| FY2025 | 1 | $117,543 |
| FY2026 | 4 | $131,118 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | $134,348 Level II | Leander, TX | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Test Software Engineer | $131,118 Level II | Ashburn, VA | Mar 2, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Test Software Engineer | $131,118 Level II | Herndon, VA | Feb 25, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Test Software Engineer | $126,684 Level II | Herndon, VA | Feb 17, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Data Scientist | $117,543 Level II | Arlington, VA | Apr 17, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Test & Software Engineer, Certification Analytics | $120,000 Level II | Henrico, VA | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).