Equifax vs Populus
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Equifax
Median Salary
$130,702
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$121,069 – $152,131
Total Filings
50
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 4.0%
Level III 4.0%
Level IV 92.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 1
$75–100K 3
$100–125K 9
$125–150K 21
$150–175K 14
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Populus
Median Salary
$128,960
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$114,400 – $145,600
Total Filings
50
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 8.0%
Level II 32.0%
Level III 60.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 7
$100–125K 15
$125–150K 17
$150–175K 9
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 1
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Equifax | Populus | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $130,702 | $128,960 |
| P25 – P75 | $121,069 – $152,131 | $114,400 – $145,600 |
| Filings | 50 | 50 |
Wage Levels
Equifax
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 4.0%
Level III 4.0%
Level IV 92.0%
Populus
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 8.0%
Level II 32.0%
Level III 60.0%
Salary Distribution
Equifax
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 1
$75–100K 3
$100–125K 9
$125–150K 21
$150–175K 14
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Populus
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 7
$100–125K 15
$125–150K 17
$150–175K 9
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 1
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0