Nielsen Consumer H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Nielsen Consumer sponsors H-1B workers. Across 33 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $138,645. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Nielsen Consumer filed 33 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 5 states between Nov 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $138,645.
- Median offered wage
- $138,645
- Certified filings
- 33
- Work locations
- 5 states
- Distinct roles
- 20
Most-filed roles at Nielsen Consumer
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | 4 | $143,055 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 4 | $140,480 |
| Engineer | 3 | $127,500 |
| Global Customer Success Manager | 2 | $114,588 |
| Principal Engineer | 2 | $162,945 |
| Senior Analyst | 2 | $104,470 |
| Senior Data Scientist | 2 | $109,955 |
| Manager | 2 | $102,191 |
| Team Lead Data Science And Ai | 1 | $130,568 |
| Senior Devops Engineer | 1 | $140,733 |
| Architect | 1 | $128,750 |
| Enablement Lead - Transformation | 1 | $142,647 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 8 | $128,750 |
| Level III — experienced | 12 | $129,104 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 13 | $158,565 |
Where Nielsen Consumer hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $143,074 |
| Florida | 4 | $138,108 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $121,860 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $104,470 |
| Virginia | 1 | $180,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | Watertown, Massachusetts | $131,960 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Director, Engineering | Chicago, Illinois | $223,960 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Data Scientist | Mattapan, Massachusetts | $111,760 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Devops Engineer | Marlborough, Massachusetts | $140,733 | IV | May 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | $130,707 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Principal Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | $168,300 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | $127,500 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Manager | Chicago, Illinois | $102,191 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | $158,565 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| Enablement Lead - Transformation | Chicago, Illinois | $142,647 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| Manager | Chicago, Illinois | $102,191 | III | Sep 2025 |
| Manager, Engineering | Chicago, Illinois | $159,500 | IV | Jul 2025 |
| Architect | Chicago, Illinois | $128,750 | II | Jul 2025 |
| Principal Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | $157,590 | III | Jul 2025 |
| Team Lead Data Science and AI | Chicago, Illinois | $130,568 | II | Jun 2025 |
| Manager, Cybersecurity | Fairfax, Virginia | $180,000 | IV | Jun 2025 |
| Senior Manager | Chicago, Illinois | $173,349 | IV | Jun 2025 |
| Senior Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | $138,645 | III | May 2025 |
| Manager, Software Engineering | Chicago, Illinois | $143,500 | III | May 2025 |
| Senior Engineer | Wesley Chapel, Florida | $147,465 | III | May 2025 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Nov 2024–Jun 2026.
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