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Chicago Transit Authority: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Chicago Transit Authority filed 11 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 11. Median offered salary: $120,182.
Does Chicago Transit Authority sponsor H-1B visas?
Chicago Transit Authority filed 11 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Attorney | 3 | $145,000 |
| Senior Manager, Service Planning | 2 | $127,500 |
| Service Planner II - Bus | 1 | $85,000 |
| Occupation Safety Officer | 1 | $80,000 |
| Service Planner - Bus | 1 | $72,000 |
| Financial Systems Business Analyst | 1 | $105,373 |
| Sr. Manager, Networks | 1 | $120,182 |
| Senior Network Engineer | 1 | $120,182 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 3 | $80,000 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $122,500 |
| FY2025 | 3 | $145,000 |
| FY2026 | 3 | $120,182 |
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
- Civil Engineers4
- Lawyers3
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators2
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors1
- Accountants and Auditors1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager, Service Planning | $135,000–$145,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Jun 17, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Network Engineer | $120,182–$140,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | May 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Manager, Networks | $120,182–$140,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Apr 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Chief Attorney | $145,000–$155,000 E-3 · Level II | Chicago, IL | Aug 6, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Chief Attorney | $145,000–$155,000 E-3 · Level II | Chicago, IL | Jul 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Financial Systems Business Analyst | $105,373–$146,245 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Jan 27, 2025 | Jul 27, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Manager, Service Planning | $120,000–$130,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Mar 22, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Certified |
| Chief Attorney | $125,000–$135,000 E-3 · Level II | Chicago, IL | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | Certified |
| Service Planner II - Bus | $85,000–$95,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 4, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Occupation Safety Officer | $80,000–$90,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 21, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Service Planner - Bus | $72,000–$82,000 Level I | Chicago, IL | Apr 3, 2023 | Oct 1, 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).