W.W. Grainger
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 51 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Main U.S. filing address: Lake Forest, IL
At a glance
- W.W. Grainger hires at the expert level. 40% of its filings are Level IV, 2.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $148,000, median prevailing wage $122,450.
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Percentiles from W.W. Grainger's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What W.W. Grainger hires for
Bar: share of W.W. Grainger's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $146,500 | 20 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at W.W. Grainger.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 4% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 38% of filings
Expert · 40% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | $134,227 | 19 |
| Expert · Level IV | $168,981 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where W.W. Grainger files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $145,000 | 48 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $117,000 |
| 25th | $130,000 |
| 50th (median) | $148,000 |
| 75th | $162,546 |
| 90th | $183,874 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,000 | $110,500 | $128,775 | 20 |
| FY2021 | $130,000 | $122,982 | $137,917 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $135,000 | $122,500 | $144,114 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $138,412 | $127,500 | $169,120 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $139,954 | $125,000 | $166,250 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $145,000 | $127,500 | $161,729 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $151,244 | $131,380 | $168,400 | 16 |
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 W.W. Grainger
W.W. Grainger's filings list its industry as Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (Other Services (except Public Administration) sector, NAICS 8113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Lake Forest, IL 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, Data Scientist and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Austin, TX and Grand Rapids, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does W.W. Grainger sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. W.W. Grainger filed 51 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 W.W. Grainger pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on W.W. Grainger's H-1B filings is $148,000; half of filings fall between $130,000 and $162,546. Bonus and stock are not included.