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Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer) insights

Official U.S. DOL records

Total filings14All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Median yearly base salary$111,69110 eligible salary records

Employer names3Distinct reported names

Typical salary range$102,956–$116,673Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

FY 20182 filings$102,274 median · n=1

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

$100k–$125kMost common wage band

$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 10 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)14

$111,691 median · n=10 eligible

Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Redwood City, CA11

$113,381 median · n=7 eligible

Austin, TX1

$102,274 median · n=1 eligible

East Lansing, MI1

$66,248 median · n=1 eligible

Norwalk, CT1

$88,192 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

71.4%Certified LCAs

Certified10 71.4%

Certified - Withdrawn4 28.6%

Denominator: all 14 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Rocket Fuel, Inc.13

$113,381 median · n=9 eligible

Sizmek, Inc.1

$102,274 median · n=1 eligible

Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

$111,691Median reported annual base wage

10th percentile$85,998

25th percentile$102,956

Median (50th)$111,691

75th percentile$116,673

90th percentile$121,060

n=10 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

14 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

Employer	Job title	Base salary	Location	Submit date	Start date
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $139,500 /yr I-200-16180-875439 Reported wage: $139,500 / year Annualized: $139,500 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2018-05-18 Employment end: 2019-11-24 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	06/30/2016	11/25/2016
Sizmek, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $102,274 /yr I-200-17352-222860 Reported wage: $102,274–$109,410 / year Annualized: $102,274 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2017-12-27 Employment end: 2020-12-24 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Austin, TX	12/20/2017	12/25/2017
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $113,381 /yr I-200-17110-313294 Reported wage: $113,381–$175,000 / year Annualized: $113,381 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-04-27 Employment end: 2020-04-26 Worker positions: 10 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	04/21/2017	04/27/2017
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $66,248 /yr I-200-17080-560551 Reported wage: $66,248–$68,675 / year Annualized: $66,248 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-28 Employment end: 2020-09-04 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	East Lansing, MI	03/22/2017	09/05/2017
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $88,192 /yr I-200-17065-631641 Reported wage: $88,192–$90,000 / year Annualized: $88,192 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-17 Employment end: 2020-09-04 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Norwalk, CT	03/13/2017	09/05/2017
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $113,381 /yr I-200-17064-819112 Reported wage: $113,381–$175,000 / year Annualized: $113,381 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-16 Employment end: 2020-08-02 Worker positions: 10 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	03/10/2017	08/03/2017
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $105,000 /yr I-200-17059-403669 Reported wage: $105,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $105,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-09 Employment end: 2020-08-29 Worker positions: 27 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	03/03/2017	08/30/2017
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $130,603 /yr I-200-16336-888472 Reported wage: $130,603–$140,000 / year Annualized: $130,603 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2016-12-09 Employment end: 2019-12-07 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	12/05/2016	12/08/2016
Rocket Fuel Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $114,400 /yr I-200-14226-890593 Reported wage: $114,400–$161,300 / year Annualized: $114,400 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-09-26 Employment end: 2017-09-30 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	08/14/2014	10/01/2014
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $135,000 /yr I-200-16125-695387 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-09-26 Employment end: 2019-08-14 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	06/06/2016	08/15/2016
Rocket Fuel Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $100,006 /yr I-200-15105-613393 Reported wage: $100,006–$140,300 / year Annualized: $100,006 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-08-22 Employment end: 2018-09-03 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	04/15/2015	09/04/2015
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $117,770 /yr I-200-16188-895624 Reported wage: $117,770–$161,300 / year Annualized: $117,770 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-07-18 Employment end: 2019-07-12 Worker positions: 1 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	07/12/2016	07/13/2016
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $120,000 /yr I-200-16098-115462 Reported wage: $120,000–$145,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-04-15 Employment end: 2019-08-14 Worker positions: 8 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	04/11/2016	08/15/2016
Rocket Fuel, Inc.	Rocket Scientist (Software Engineer)	Filing details $110,000 /yr I-200-16064-853660 Reported wage: $110,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-03-14 Employment end: 2019-09-02 Worker positions: 10 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Redwood City, CA	03/08/2016	09/03/2016

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.