Caterpillar vs Michigan State 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
Michigan State University
Median Salary
$85,490
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$67,164 – $107,966
Total Filings
37
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 18.2%
Level II 50.0%
Level III 27.3%
Level IV 4.5%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 15
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 9
$125–150K 4
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Caterpillar | Michigan State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $111,675 | $85,490 |
| P25 – P75 | $101,858 – $127,587 | $67,164 – $107,966 |
| Filings | 38 | 37 |
Wage Levels
Caterpillar
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 30.6%
Level III 22.2%
Level IV 47.2%
Michigan State University
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 18.2%
Level II 50.0%
Level III 27.3%
Level IV 4.5%
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
Michigan State University
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 15
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 9
$125–150K 4
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0