BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 48 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Insurance Carriers
- Main U.S. filing address: Chattanooga, TN
At a glance
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee hires mid-level. 67% of its filings are Level II, 1.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 83% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's jobs and locations has a median of $101,515.
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Percentiles from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee hires for
Bar: share of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $97,286 | 26 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 67% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 30% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,064 | 22 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | $114,182 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN | $102,565 | 40 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,983 |
| 25th | $89,947 |
| 50th (median) | $101,618 |
| 75th | $116,411 |
| 90th | $130,936 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,146 | $74,339 | $94,510 | 56 |
| FY2021 | $80,163 | $78,146 | $100,359 | 55 |
| FY2022 | $78,624 | $78,624 | $98,770 | 43 |
| FY2023 | $100,770 | $85,946 | $109,354 | 34 |
| FY2024 | $108,430 | $83,117 | $110,220 | 37 |
| FY2025 | $98,535 | $86,944 | $114,013 | 26 |
| FY2026 | $113,045 | $90,064 | $124,093 | 22 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's filings list its industry as Insurance Carriers (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5241). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chattanooga, TN and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, IT Manager and QA Engineer and the main metro areas are Chattanooga, TN, Anderson Creek, NC and Memphis, TN. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee filed 48 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's H-1B filings is $101,618; half of filings fall between $89,947 and $116,411. Bonus and stock are not included.