Western Governors University H1B Salary, Approval Rate & Sponsor Data

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview

Western Governors University, based in Salt Lake City, UT, has filed 72 H1B labor condition applications with the U.S. Department of Labor since FY2008. According to USCIS data, the company has an overall 100.0% petition approval rate, with 28 approvals and 0 denials for initial employment petitions.

The average salary offered on H1B applications is $96,434.

Western Governors University has also filed 12 green card (PERM) applications, with 4 certified, indicating long-term sponsorship commitment for foreign workers. Green Card Sponsor

Western Governors University operates in the Public Administration industry.

H1B Salaries by Job Title

Job Title	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
Software Developers, Applications, Non R&D	25	$109,532	N/A	N/A
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers	8	$99,063	N/A	N/A
Software Developers, Applications	7	$113,857	N/A	N/A
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Coun	5	$45,450	$50,010	-9.1% Below Market
Software Developers	4	$144,520	$102,420	+41.1% Above Market
Operations Research Analysts	4	$80,500	$82,920	-2.9% At Market
MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSTS AND MARKETING SPECIALISTS	3	$57,500	$59,740	-3.7% At Market
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3	$70,467	$87,180	-19.2% Below Market
Financial Analysts	2	$102,458	$76,540	+33.9% Above Market
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS, APPLICATIONS, R&D	1	$128,000	N/A	N/A
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS, SYSTEMS SOFTWARE, NON R&D	1	$140,000	N/A	N/A
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS, SYSTEMS SOFTWARE	1	$140,000	N/A	N/A
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	1	$76,360	$91,500	-16.5% Below Market
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	1	$78,000	$126,210	-38.2% Below Market

USCIS Approval History

Year	Initial Approved	Approval Rate
FY2022	6	100.0%
FY2021	6	100.0%
FY2020	13	100.0%
FY2019	1	100.0%
FY2015	1	100.0%
FY2009	1	100.0%

Work Locations

Salt Lake City, UT — 66 LCAs, avg $98,478
Westborough, MA — 2 LCAs, avg $70,000
Alpharetta, GA — 1 LCAs, avg $82,000
Grafton, MA — 1 LCAs, avg $76,360
Los Angeles, CA — 1 LCAs, avg $78,000
Pompano Beach, FL — 1 LCAs, avg $71,400

Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship

Western Governors University has filed 12 PERM applications for permanent labor certification, with 4 certified.

Job Title	Applications	Certified	Avg Salary
Software Developers, Non RD	10	3	$118,909
Director, Business Intelligence	1	1	$163,800
Software Developers, Systems Software, Non R&D (ACWIA Only)	1	0	N/A

H1B Filing Trends

Year	LCAs	Certified	Avg Salary	Workers
FY2024	2	1	$105,750	2
FY2023	3	3	$74,787	3
FY2022	4	3	$126,995	4
FY2021	4	4	$97,904	4
FY2020	8	8	$107,537	8
FY2019	31	0	$105,671	31
FY2018	4	0	$113,750	4
FY2017	5	0	$90,500	5
FY2015	2	0	N/A	2
FY2012	5	0	$45,450	5
FY2009	2	0	$39,000	2
FY2008	2	0	$33,034	2