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United Airlines, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
United Airlines, Inc. filed 54 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 53. Median offered salary: $125,185.
Applications (LCAs)54
Certified53
Employer addressChicago, IL
H-1B dependent employerNo
Median offered salary$125,185
Middle half of salaries$117,300–$138,500
10th–90th percentile$110,875–$148,795
Does United Airlines, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
United Airlines, Inc. filed 54 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 10, 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.
Green card (PERM) applications at United Airlines, Inc.: 4 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | 12 | $119,729 |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | 11 | $124,492 |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | 7 | $115,153 |
| Lead Data Scientist - Operations Research | 4 | $134,594 |
| Principal Developer, IT | 2 | $149,278 |
| Senior Manager - Reliability | 2 | $138,500 |
| Lead Data Scientist - Statistics | 2 | $139,589 |
| Senior Manager - IT Application Development | 2 | $159,484 |
| Mgr - Financial Planning & Analysis | 1 | $100,000 |
| Principal TIBCO Developer | 1 | $145,000 |
| Lead Engineer – Airbus & Data Analytics | 1 | $139,100 |
| Principal Architect – IT | 1 | $150,000 |
| Lead Analyst - FP&A | 1 | $100,000 |
| Senior Manager - Station Operations Center | 1 | $141,900 |
| Senior Data Scientist - Operations Research | 1 | $135,912 |
| Sr. AWS/Net Developer Customer Travel Platforms | 1 | $129,205 |
| Manager - IT Applications Dev | 1 | $148,949 |
| Sr Mgr - AC Health Monitor Ops | 1 | $159,282 |
| Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | 1 | $112,507 |
| Lead Analyst – Air Traffic Strategy | 1 | $121,168 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 19 | $117,300 |
| FY2024 | 9 | $138,512 |
| FY2025 | 8 | $121,024 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $126,484 |
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
- Data Scientists17
- Statisticians14
- Software Developers7
- Operations Research Analysts7
- Supply Chain Managers3
- Accountants and Auditors2
- Aerospace Engineers1
- Database Administrators1
- Logisticians1
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $125,806–$145,806 Level III | Chicago, IL | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $115,153–$135,153 Level II | Chicago, IL | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | Certified |
| Principal Developer, IT | $159,373–$179,373 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Jun 4, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $137,946–$157,946 Level III | Chicago, IL | May 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $129,346–$149,346 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 18, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $127,161–$147,161 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 18, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $127,463–$147,463 Level III | Chicago, IL | May 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $125,002–$145,002 Level III | Chicago, IL | May 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $125,185–$145,185 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Lead Analyst – Air Traffic Strategy | $121,168–$141,168 | Chicago, IL | May 13, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $119,558–$139,558 Level III | Chicago, IL | May 13, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Lead Data Scientist - Statistics | $148,178–$168,178 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Apr 2, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $135,117–$155,117 Level III | Chicago, IL | Feb 3, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $121,014–$141,014 Level II | Chicago, IL | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | $112,507–$132,507 Level III | Chicago, IL | Dec 4, 2025 | Jun 3, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Manager - IT Application Development | $159,407–$179,407 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Nov 18, 2025 | Apr 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $110,000–$130,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Sep 11, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr Mgr - AC Health Monitor Ops | $159,282–$179,282 Level II | Houston, TX | Aug 13, 2025 | Jan 11, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $120,000–$140,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 20, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $120,000–$140,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 20, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Data Scientist - Operations Research | $138,512–$158,512 Level III | Chicago, IL | Apr 22, 2025 | Sep 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. AWS/Net Developer Customer Travel Platforms | $129,205–$149,205 | Houston, TX | Jan 30, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager - IT Applications Dev | $148,949–$161,557 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Jan 22, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $122,048–$142,048 Level II | Chicago, IL | Sep 26, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $117,410–$137,410 Level II | Chicago, IL | Sep 26, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $123,761–$143,761 Level II | Chicago, IL | Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Lead Data Scientist - Operations Research | $138,512–$158,512 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 30, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Manager - IT Application Development | $159,562–$179,562 Level II | Houston, TX | Apr 30, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $128,154 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Manager - Station Operations Center | $141,900 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Apr 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Operations Research | $135,912 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $115,000–$135,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 30, 2024 | May 27, 2024 | Certified |
| Principal Architect – IT | $150,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Mar 8, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Certified |
| Lead Analyst - FP&A | $100,000–$120,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 | Certified |
| Lead Engineer – Airbus & Data Analytics | $139,100–$159,100 Level III | Chicago, IL | Nov 9, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 | Certified |
| Principal TIBCO Developer | $145,000–$165,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Sep 20, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $110,594–$120,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $112,000–$132,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $124,492–$144,492 Level II | Arlington, TX | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $114,000–$134,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 23, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $117,300–$137,300 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 23, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $117,300–$137,300 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 26, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist - Statistics | $117,300–$137,300 Level II | Waltham, MA | Apr 18, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $110,000–$130,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 18, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist - Operations Research | $114,000–$134,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 18, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $110,000–$130,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 18, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr Data Scientist - Statistics | $118,701–$138,701 Level II | Chicago, IL | Mar 23, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | Certified |
| Lead Data Scientist - Operations Research | $130,000–$150,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Mar 9, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 | Certified |
| Lead Data Scientist - Operations Research | $130,676–$150,676 Level II | Chicago, IL | Feb 9, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | Certified |
| Lead Data Scientist - Statistics | $131,000–$151,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Feb 6, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Certified |
| Mgr - Financial Planning & Analysis | $100,000–$120,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Jan 24, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Manager - Reliability | $138,500–$158,500 Level III | Chicago, IL | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Manager - Reliability | $138,500–$158,500 Level III | Chicago, IL | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Withdrawn |
| Principal Developer, IT | $139,184–$159,184 Level III | Chicago, IL | Oct 12, 2022 | 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).