SOC code 11-3111
There have been 18 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Compensation and Benefits Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 72.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $181,617. The top sponsor is Sequoia Benefits And Insurance Services, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
9 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Compensation and Benefits Managers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Benefits And Insurance Services | 4 | 75.0% | $160,204 | CO | Broomfield |
| Cushman Wakefield Global | 3 | 0.0% | $165,000 | NY | New York |
| Lyell Immunopharma | 3 | 66.7% | $267,094 | CA | South San Francisco |
| Ace American Insurance Company | 2 | 100.0% | $188,292 | NY | New York |
| Rivian Automotive | 2 | 100.0% | $233,450 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Apple | 1 | 100.0% | $178,900 | CA | Cupertino |
| Aristocrat Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $159,000 | NV | Las Vegas |
| Bechtel | 1 | 100.0% | $186,912 | VA | Reston |
| We Work Management | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | NY | New York |
Top states
Where Compensation and Benefits Managers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 (38.9%) | $236,900 |
| NY | 5 (27.8%) | $181,771 |
| CO | 3 (16.7%) | $160,500 |
| IL | 1 (5.6%) | $165,000 |
| NV | 1 (5.6%) | $159,000 |
| VA | 1 (5.6%) | $186,912 |
Top cities
Cities where Compensation and Benefits Managers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 4 | $173,386 |
| Broomfield | CO | 3 | $160,500 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 3 | $267,094 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 2 | $233,450 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $165,000 |
| Cupertino | CA | 1 | $178,900 |
| Las Vegas | NV | 1 | $159,000 |
| New York City | NY | 1 | $194,813 |
| Reston | VA | 1 | $186,912 |
| San Mateo | CA | 1 | $159,908 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Vice President, Global Compensation Programs & HR Analytics | 2 |
| Sr. Director of Total Rewards | 2 |
| Senior Manager, Global Job Architecture Lead | 2 |
| Senior Lead Compensation Business Partner | 2 |
| Senior Client Service Manager | 2 |
| Compensation Manager | 2 |
| Total Rewards Operations Manager | 1 |
| Sr. Director, Total Rewards | 1 |
| Manager, Client Service | 1 |
| Director, Global Compensation | 1 |
| Director, Compensation | 1 |
| Client Consultant | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Compensation and Benefits Managers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 5 | 80.0% | $181,771 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | 100.0% | $160,500 | |
| FY2023 | 5 | 40.0% | $200,000 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | 66.7% | $186,912 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 100.0% | $178,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Compensation and Benefits Managers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 18 Labor Condition Application filings for Compensation and Benefits Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 72.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers on the E-3 visa is $181,617, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Compensation and Benefits Managers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Compensation and Benefits Managers are: Sequoia Benefits And Insurance Services (4 filings), Cushman Wakefield Global (3 filings), Lyell Immunopharma (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa compensation and benefits managers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Compensation and Benefits Managers are based in: CA (7 filings), NY (5 filings), CO (3 filings).
Can Australians work as compensation and benefits managers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Compensation and Benefits Managers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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