NCS Pearson
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 71 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Software Publishers
- Main U.S. filing address: Bloomington, MN
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $139,725, median prevailing wage $122,741.
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Percentiles from NCS Pearson's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What NCS Pearson hires for
Bar: share of NCS Pearson's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 93% of filings (15 occupations in total).
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $145,018 | 39 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at NCS Pearson.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 11% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 37% of filings
Expert · 25% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 8 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $121,728 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | $141,223 | 26 |
| Expert · Level IV | $153,597 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where NCS Pearson files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $136,309 | 28 |
| Austin, TX | $124,114 | 15 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,893 |
| 25th | $120,062 |
| 50th (median) | $139,725 |
| 75th | $153,597 |
| 90th | $168,875 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $109,064 | $91,062 | $127,500 | 112 |
| FY2021 | $110,752 | $90,000 | $121,124 | 76 |
| FY2022 | $118,893 | $99,783 | $130,000 | 24 |
| FY2023 | $110,744 | $96,701 | $127,470 | 40 |
| FY2024 | $128,170 | $111,620 | $145,962 | 40 |
| FY2025 | $142,846 | $124,335 | $157,596 | 38 |
| FY2026 | $131,397 | $115,484 | $148,812 | 33 |
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 NCS Pearson
NCS Pearson's filings list its industry as Software Publishers (Information sector, NAICS 5132). Its main U.S. filing address is in Bloomington, MN 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, QA Engineer and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Minneapolis, MN, Austin, TX and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does NCS Pearson sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. NCS Pearson filed 71 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 NCS Pearson pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on NCS Pearson's H-1B filings is $139,725; half of filings fall between $120,062 and $153,597. Bonus and stock are not included.