OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Novato, CA
Reported H-1B wages at worksites in this city. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsNovato insights
Total filings903All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$104,021720 eligible salary records
Employer names170Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$85,000–$131,019Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*35 filings$130,645 median · n=28
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 720 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Engineer70
$110,900 median · n=62 eligible
Programmer Analyst63
$94,000 median · n=53 eligible
Software Developer36
$113,000 median · n=28 eligible
Senior Software Engineer19
$152,173 median · n=16 eligible
Engineer18
$130,250 median · n=15 eligible
Systems Engineer17
$119,122 median · n=7 eligible
Postdoctoral Researcher16
$69,175 median · n=14 eligible
Computer Systems Analyst9
$94,952 median · n=9 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
84.2%Certified LCAs
Certified760 84.2%
Certified - Withdrawn85 9.4%
Withdrawn48 5.3%
Denied10 1.1%
Denominator: all 903 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
2k Games, Inc.109
$119,465 median · n=104 eligible
Visual Concepts Entertainment103
$113,443 median · n=101 eligible
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.84
$112,091 median · n=61 eligible
Buck Institute For Research On Aging67
$70,000 median · n=57 eligible
Radiant Logic, Inc.48
$125,865 median · n=33 eligible
People Tech Group Inc.44
$103,500 median · n=30 eligible
Makeurcareer LLC34
$94,000 median · n=33 eligible
Ocusun, LLC28
$135,000 median · n=23 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$104,021Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$70,000
25th percentile$85,000
Median (50th)$104,021
75th percentile$131,019
90th percentile$165,598
n=720 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
903 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dsp Vet Inc. | Veterinarian | $96.15I-200-26175-044476 Reported wage: $96.15 / hour Annualized: $199,992 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | Software Engineer | $130,270I-200-26168-026340 Reported wage: $130,270–$150,000 / year Annualized: $130,270 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Buckelew Programs | Assistant Program Director | $90,000I-200-26168-026460 Reported wage: $90,000–$100,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-07-03 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/17/2026 | 07/04/2026 |
| Mulhall Construction | Project Engineer | $44.68I-200-26168-026467 Reported wage: $44.68 / hour Annualized: $92,934 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | Engineer | $135,699I-200-26167-020429 Reported wage: $135,699–$141,000 / year Annualized: $135,699 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-07 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/16/2026 | 09/08/2026 |
| Mulhall Construction | Project Manager | $44.68I-200-26166-015811 Reported wage: $44.68 / hour Annualized: $92,934 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Edg Interior Architecture And Design, Inc. | Architect - Job Captain | $120,000I-200-26163-012264 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-10-25 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 06/12/2026 | 10/26/2026 |
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | Engineer | $140,000I-200-26147-950607 Reported wage: $140,000–$160,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-01 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/26/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
| 2k Games, Inc. | Analytics Director | $240,000I-200-26141-939482 Reported wage: $240,000–$300,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/21/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | Research Associate 2, Tech Ops | $94,432I-200-26140-932970 Reported wage: $94,432–$110,400 / year Annualized: $94,432 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Drivesavers, Inc. | Digital Marketing Specialist | $67,808I-200-26140-933639 Reported wage: $67,808 / year Annualized: $67,808 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Data Engineer | $225,947I-200-26138-920257 Reported wage: $225,947 / year Annualized: $225,947 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-10-26 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/27/2026 |
| 2k Games, Inc. | Principal Environment Concept Artist | $158,100I-200-26138-922424 Reported wage: $158,100 / year Annualized: $158,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| 2k Games, Inc. | Lead Technical Product Manager | $232,875I-200-26139-924886 Reported wage: $232,875 / year Annualized: $232,875 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | Postdoctoral Researcher | $90,000I-200-26131-893821 Reported wage: $90,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 05/11/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| 2k Games, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer | $213,512I-200-26114-832094 Reported wage: $213,512–$241,000 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-01 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 04/24/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | Scientist Ii | $131,019I-200-26111-816630 Reported wage: $131,019–$143,600 / year Annualized: $131,019 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 04/21/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | Senior Scientist | $131,019I-200-26111-816637 Reported wage: $131,019–$148,800 / year Annualized: $131,019 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 04/21/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Blend Labs, Inc. | Product Analyst | $124,000I-200-26106-799827 Reported wage: $124,000–$165,000 / year Annualized: $124,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Zifo Technologies, Inc | Validation Specialist | $93,214.8I-200-26103-784092 Reported wage: $93,214.8 / year Annualized: $93,215 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 04/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | Staff Scientist/Senior Scientist | $80,350I-200-26056-663630 Reported wage: $80,350 / year Annualized: $80,350 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-04 Employment end: 2029-03-25 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 02/25/2026 | 03/26/2026 |
| Network Of California Dental Professionals Inc. | Dentist | $96.49I-200-26043-638399 Reported wage: $96.49 / hour Annualized: $200,699 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-20 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 02/12/2026 | 04/01/2026 |
| Ghazal, Rodgers And Watanabe Dental Corporation | Dentist | $96.49I-200-26035-618013 Reported wage: $96.49 / hour Annualized: $200,699 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-10 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 02/03/2026 | 04/01/2026 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | Ass. Dir. Metabolomics/Staff Scientist | $114,130I-200-26041-630167 Reported wage: $114,130–$123,600 / year Annualized: $114,130 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-10 Employment end: 2029-02-19 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 02/10/2026 | 02/20/2026 |
| Buck Institute For Research On Aging | Research Associate 1 | $28.96I-200-26009-548603 Reported wage: $28.96 / hour Annualized: $60,237 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-16 Employment end: 2029-01-08 Worker positions: 1 | Novato, CA | 01/09/2026 | 01/09/2026 |
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