Caterpillar vs Columbia University
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Caterpillar
Median Salary
$111,675
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$101,858 – $127,587
Total Filings
38
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 30.6%
Level III 22.2%
Level IV 47.2%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 9
$100–125K 13
$125–150K 13
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Columbia University
Median Salary
$82,000
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$79,327 – $94,111
Total Filings
39
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 16.7%
Level II 50.0%
Level III 25.0%
Level IV 8.3%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 6
$75–100K 24
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 3
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 1
Stats · FY2026
| Caterpillar | Columbia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $111,675 | $82,000 |
| P25 – P75 | $101,858 – $127,587 | $79,327 – $94,111 |
| Filings | 38 | 39 |
Wage Levels
Caterpillar
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 30.6%
Level III 22.2%
Level IV 47.2%
Columbia University
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 16.7%
Level II 50.0%
Level III 25.0%
Level IV 8.3%
Salary Distribution
Caterpillar
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 9
$100–125K 13
$125–150K 13
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Columbia University
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 6
$75–100K 24
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 3
$150–175K 1
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 1