Bristlecone vs Optimal

H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2025

Bristlecone

Median Salary

$135,478

Salary Range (P25–P75)

$135,478 $135,478

Total Filings

1

Wage Level Distribution

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
0
$100–125K
0
$125–150K
1
$150–175K
0
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
0
$225–250K
0
$250K+
0

Optimal

Median Salary

$93,642

Salary Range (P25–P75)

$90,000 $102,190

Total Filings

14

Wage Level Distribution

Level I 42.9%
Level II 57.1%

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
1
$75–100K
9
$100–125K
4
$125–150K
0
$150–175K
0
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
0
$225–250K
0
$250K+
0

Stats · FY2025

Bristlecone Optimal
Median $135,478 $93,642
P25 – P75 $135,478 – $135,478 $90,000 – $102,190
Filings 1 14

Wage Levels

Bristlecone

Wage Level Distribution

Optimal

Wage Level Distribution

Level I 42.9%
Level II 57.1%

Salary Distribution

Bristlecone

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
0
$100–125K
0
$125–150K
1
$150–175K
0
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
0
$225–250K
0
$250K+
0

Optimal

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
1
$75–100K
9
$100–125K
4
$125–150K
0
$150–175K
0
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
0
$225–250K
0
$250K+
0