Southwest Airlines vs Vertex Pharmaceuticals
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Southwest Airlines
Median Salary
$154,856
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$144,310 – $156,998
Total Filings
17
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 6.7%
Level IV 93.3%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 1
$125–150K 6
$150–175K 10
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Median Salary
$153,000
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$131,893 – $165,750
Total Filings
30
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 24.1%
Level III 13.8%
Level IV 62.1%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 3
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 9
$150–175K 9
$175–200K 5
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 1
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Southwest Airlines | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $154,856 | $153,000 |
| P25 – P75 | $144,310 – $156,998 | $131,893 – $165,750 |
| Filings | 17 | 30 |
Wage Levels
Southwest Airlines
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 6.7%
Level IV 93.3%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 24.1%
Level III 13.8%
Level IV 62.1%
Salary Distribution
Southwest Airlines
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 1
$125–150K 6
$150–175K 10
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 3
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 9
$150–175K 9
$175–200K 5
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 1
$250K+ 0