Delaware (DE)
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H1BIndex State Grade
i
C
FY 2026
2023
A+
2024
A+
2025
A+
Total State Visa Volume i
459
Filings in FY 2026
Median State Salary i
$120,000
Standard yearly salary
True Purchasing Power i
$114,000
Adjusted for Cost of Living
USCIS Approval Rate i
99.1%
Official Adjudication
State Economic & Immigration Overview
An automated macro-level review of Delaware's tech ecosystem.Delaware Economy Score
Businesses across Delaware filed 459 work visa requests. Evaluating this hiring output, Our system grants this area an H1B Index Score of "C".
Talent Shifts
The talent pool here shifts frequently among top organizations. Roughly 66.9% of all visa activity in the state revolves around transferring employees between local companies.
Real Cost of Living
A baseline salary of $120,000 is a strong starting point, but living here has distinct costs. After paying the 5.0% state tax and local living expenses, true spending power is closer to $114,000.
Confirmed Approvals
The data shows a very safe hiring environment. Employers in Delaware secure a 99.1% success rate on work visas and currently sponsor 33 professionals for permanent residency.
Focus on Senior Talent
The corporate ecosystem here leans distinctly toward advanced skill sets. A substantial 41.4% of all visa applications secure top-tier, fully competent professional workers.
Local Economy Focus
Wilmington is the top location for international talent in Delaware. The data also shows that the Professional, Scientific, and Tech Services industry is the biggest job provider statewide.
Layoff Radar & Risk Indicators
Clean Layoff Record
No Reported Layoffs: Every company applying for visas in Delaware maintains a perfect record with 0% staff reductions.
Top Metro Hubs in Delaware
Hiring volume across major cities mapped against the state baseline compensation rate of $120,000.Talent Sourcing Pipeline
Are companies hiring fresh talent or poaching from competitors?Fresh Hires (33.1%)Corporate Poaching (66.9%)
State Wage Premium
$10,155
Above Legal Minimum
On average, employers in Delaware offer salaries that are $10,155 higher than the baseline prevailing wage required by the Department of Labor.
10-Year Salary Trends
Comparing state-level base compensation growth for temporary H-1B visas versus permanent Green Cards (PERM). Decade Salary Rise: +59.9%. Base wages in this state show a steady upward trend.
Normal Salary Increase: +$10,334. Employers across the state usually raise 2026 pay by 8.6% for permanent workers.
Top Hiring Employers
Companies sponsoring the most visas in this state.
Company & Median Pay
Total Approvals
O*NET Wage Level Distribution
Experience requirements matched against pay tiers across the state.| Experience Level | Total Filings | Cohort Size | Minimum Base | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (Level I) | 42 | 9.2% | $48,000 | $86,891 |
| Qualified (Level II) | 184 | 40.1% | $47,028 | $109,845 |
| Experienced (Level III) | 77 | 16.8% | $58,884 | $128,000 |
| Fully Competent (Level IV) | 113 | 24.6% | $86,234 | $165,487 |
| Not Disclosed (Blank) | 43 | 9.4% | $79,212 | $135,700 |
Geographic Deployment & Worksites
The top locations where state employers place their workers.| City/Metro Area | Workforce % | City Median Pay | Wage (Level IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | 62.7% (288 Filings) | $127,752 | 29.9% |
| Newark, DE | 14.4% (66 Filings) | $109,845 | 21.2% |
| New Castle, DE | 5.9% (27 Filings) | $96,013 | 18.5% |
| Middletown, DE | 5.4% (25 Filings) | $120,000 | 24.0% |
| Dover, DE | 4.4% (20 Filings) | $87,875 | 0.0% |
| Claymont, DE | 1.5% (7 Filings) | $113,877 | 0.0% |
| Bear, DE | 1.3% (6 Filings) | $102,929 | 16.7% |
| Lewes, DE | 0.9% (4 Filings) | $64,407 | 25.0% |
| Townsend, DE | 0.7% (3 Filings) | $52,710 | 0.0% |
| Wilmington,, DE | 0.4% (2 Filings) | $98,680 | 0.0% |
| Delaware, DE | 0.4% (2 Filings) | $129,000 | 0.0% |
| Milford, DE | 0.4% (2 Filings) | $346,344 | 0.0% |
| Wilmington Plaza, DE | 0.4% (2 Filings) | $92,394 | 0.0% |
| Camden, DE | 0.2% (1 Filings) | $48,000 | 0.0% |
| Milton, DE | 0.2% (1 Filings) | $79,213 | 0.0% |
| Portland, DE | 0.2% (1 Filings) | $130,000 | 0.0% |
| New Castle(De), DE | 0.2% (1 Filings) | $92,394 | 0.0% |
| Newport, DE | 0.2% (1 Filings) | $73,944 | 0.0% |
Most Poached Roles
Roles with the highest volume of H-1B transfers, indicating aggressive headhunting.
Role & Transfer Pay
Total Transferred
Dominant Industries
Distribution of cases by broad industry sector.50.3%
19.2%
14.2%
5.9%
3.9%
Historical Retention Rate
Year-over-year percentage of successful visa renewals and extensions.Top Third-Party End Clients i
Where consultants are deployed.
End Client & Placement Data
Total Approvals
Highest Compensation Roles i
Top positions ranked by median base pay.
Role & Market Data
Median Base
Law Firms & Third-Party Work i
Leading legal counsel for visas.
Law Firm & Market Data
Total Approvals
Visa Volume & Success
-83.1% YoY Decline
LCA approvals, denials, and overall certification rates.
USCIS Petition Processing
New vs. Renewed approvals and denials in the state.Green Card Sponsorships
PERM residency applications and median GC wages.Noticing a difference in dates? Salary metrics reflect real-time DOL filings, while approval metrics rely on finalized USCIS historical data. View timelines
Complete Employers Matrix
A detailed ledger of all corporate clients operating in Delaware.| Sponsoring Employer | Market Share | LCA Count | Median Salary | Vs State Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co. | 17.2% | 79 | $153,000 | +27.5% Avg |
| Mphasis Corporation | 5.0% | 23 | $120,000 | Market Rate |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3.1% | 14 | $92,394 | -23.0% Avg |
| Citibank, N.A. | 2.2% | 10 | $162,500 | +35.4% Avg |
| Barclays Services LLC | 2.2% | 10 | $172,000 | +43.3% Avg |
| Corporation Service Company | 2.2% | 10 | $135,816 | +13.2% Avg |
| University Of Delaware | 1.7% | 8 | $72,280 | -39.8% Avg |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp. | 1.7% | 8 | $104,988 | -12.5% Avg |
| Covant Solutions, Inc. | 1.3% | 6 | $113,828 | -5.1% Avg |
| Delaware State University | 1.3% | 6 | $63,500 | -47.1% Avg |
| Onemain General Services Corporation | 1.3% | 6 | $107,048 | -10.8% Avg |
| Barclays Bank Delaware | 1.1% | 5 | $148,988 | +24.2% Avg |
| Incyte Corporation | 1.1% | 5 | $140,000 | +16.7% Avg |
| V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc. | 1.1% | 5 | $97,000 | -19.2% Avg |
| Randstad Digital, LLC | 1.1% | 5 | $131,604 | +9.7% Avg |
| Apogee Medical Group, Delaware, Inc. | 1.1% | 5 | $314,367 | +162.0% Avg |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 1.1% | 5 | $162,100 | +35.1% Avg |
| Barclays Services Corp. | 1.1% | 5 | $192,000 | +60.0% Avg |
| Wipro Limited | 1.1% | 5 | $88,026 | -26.6% Avg |
| Conversantit, Inc. | 0.9% | 4 | $131,602 | +9.7% Avg |
| M&T Bank | 0.9% | 4 | $133,775 | +11.5% Avg |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 0.9% | 4 | $156,785 | +30.7% Avg |
| Bank Of America N.A. | 0.9% | 4 | $184,500 | +53.8% Avg |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc. | 0.7% | 3 | $115,000 | -4.2% Avg |
| Petadigit LLC | 0.7% | 3 | $109,845 | -8.5% Avg |
| It Resources, Inc. | 0.7% | 3 | $117,811 | -1.8% Avg |
| The Matlen Silver Group, Inc. | 0.7% | 3 | $109,845 | -8.5% Avg |
| Fiserv Solutions, LLC | 0.7% | 3 | $131,602 | +9.7% Avg |
| Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $173,279 | +44.4% Avg |
| Cloudscape, LLC | 0.4% | 2 | $109,845 | -8.5% Avg |
| Christina School District | 0.4% | 2 | $86,500 | -27.9% Avg |
| Acara Solutions, Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $128,960 | +7.5% Avg |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $113,165 | -5.7% Avg |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $273,655 | +128.0% Avg |
| Appoquinimink School District | 0.4% | 2 | $52,355 | -56.4% Avg |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $159,500 | +32.9% Avg |
| Etekserve Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $98,966 | -17.5% Avg |
| Hologic, Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $164,553 | +37.1% Avg |
| Intigno Inc. | 0.4% | 2 | $112,923 | -5.9% Avg |
| Intellisoft Systems LLC | 0.4% | 2 | $89,801 | -25.2% Avg |
Complete Jobs Matrix
The job titles most frequently sponsored in this state.| Job Title in State | LCA Count | Median Pay | Salary Variance | Legal Wage Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 29 | $109,845 | $45,448 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Software Engineer | 23 | $122,634 | $90,500 Range | +$39,351 Over Min |
| Associate, Software Engineer Iii | 20 | $135,200 | $39,000 Range | +$15,278 Over Min |
| Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | 17 | $155,700 | $25,500 Range | +$2,342 Over Min |
| Architect | 12 | $92,394 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Java Developer | 8 | $109,845 | $30,398 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Vice President, Sr Lead Software Engineer | 7 | $183,000 | $57,000 Range | +$29,642 Over Min |
| Vice President, Strategic Analytics | 6 | $172,800 | $31,500 Range | +$54,136 Over Min |
| Data Engineer | 5 | $117,811 | $37,811 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Hospitalist Physician | 5 | $314,367 | $63,955 Range | +$169,162 Over Min |
| Application Lead | 4 | $131,604 | $604 Range | +$10,880 Over Min |
| Lead Software Engineer | 4 | $131,602 | $44,198 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Vice President, Sr Manager Of Software Engineering | 4 | $174,900 | $42,400 Range | +$21,542 Over Min |
| Senior Associate Jc60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 4 | $92,394 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Java Full Stack Developer | 3 | $109,845 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Data Analyst | 3 | $96,013 | $22,069 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Vice President, Manager Of Software Engineering | 3 | $174,300 | $11,500 Range | +$20,942 Over Min |
| Developer | 3 | $79,602 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Software Programmer Ii | 3 | $101,361 | $13,826 Range | +$21,759 Over Min |
| Vp - Technical Lead | 3 | $209,980 | $24,720 Range | +$56,622 Over Min |
| Associate | 3 | $120,000 | $15,000 Range | +$23,987 Over Min |
| Mainframe Developer | 3 | $97,115 | $12,885 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Devops Engineer | 2 | $109,845 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Business Systems Analyst | 2 | $119,746 | $46,051 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Appian Developer | 2 | $109,845 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Manager, Technical Delivery | 2 | $129,617 | $9,234 Range | +$8,623 Over Min |
| Lead Analyst â Originations Strategy And Analytics | 2 | $118,082 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Global Finance Systems Lead | 2 | $135,000 | Fixed Pay | +$28,026 Over Min |
| Chinese Immersion Teacher | 2 | $75,355 | $45,290 Range | +$16,455 Over Min |
| Technology Consultant 2 | 2 | $92,394 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Cloud Engineer | 2 | $113,722 | $7,755 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Test Engineer | 2 | $89,000 | $2,000 Range | +$1,640 Over Min |
| Computer Programmer | 2 | $79,801 | $398 Range | Baseline Pay |
| Ui React Developer | 2 | $110,000 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Greek Language Teacher | 2 | $90,145 | $7,822 Range | +$5,645 Over Min |
| Idmc Cloud Admin | 2 | $92,394 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Financial Analyst | 2 | $91,000 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
| Data Measurement & Reporting Senior Manager | 2 | $131,890 | Fixed Pay | +$13,808 Over Min |
| Qa Test Engineer Ii | 2 | $95,000 | Fixed Pay | +$7,640 Over Min |
| Quantitative Analytics Lead | 2 | $90,480 | Fixed Pay | Baseline Pay |
Historical Compensation Ledger
Year-over-year salary data comparing historical averages.| Fiscal Year | YoY Growth | Maximum | Median | Top-Heavy Skew i | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | In Progress | $378,322 | $119,500 | Balanced | $33.00/hr |
| 2025 | +6.1% | $385,440 | $113,055 | Balanced | $20.00/hr |
| 2024 | +1.5% | $378,870 | $106,558 | Balanced | $18.00/hr |
| 2023 | -2.5% | $400,000 | $105,000 | +6.6% Skew | $21.00/hr |
| 2022 | +5.3% | $375,000 | $107,694 | Balanced | $13.00/hr |
| 2021 | +8.5% | $355,000 | $102,269 | Balanced | $23.00/hr |
| 2020 | +7.0% | $370,011 | $94,224 | Balanced | $25.00/hr |
| 2019 | +3.6% | $380,000 | $88,067 | +5.0% Skew | $14.00/hr |
| 2018 | +7.4% | $330,000 | $85,000 | Balanced | $14.00/hr |
| 2017 | +6.0% | $350,000 | $79,165 | Balanced | $18.00/hr |
| 2016 | N/A | $380,000 | $74,712 | +5.0% Skew | $18.00/hr |
Recent Visa Filings (FY 2026)
Raw, unedited federal disclosures processed in this state.State Intelligence (FAQ)
Common questions and insights regarding Delaware.Do employers in Delaware offer permanent residency?
There is an active pathway to permanent residency here. Employers recently submitted 33 PERM applications, establishing a 7.2% Green Card rate.
What is the best-paying market in Delaware?
Currently, Wilmington operates as the most lucrative market in Delaware, offering professionals a median wage of $127,752.
What type of companies sponsor the most visas in Delaware?
The Professional, Scientific, and Tech Services sector represents the biggest sponsor, making up 50.3% of all local visa requests.