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Ains, LLC

32 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $117,227 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Washington, DC NAICS: 541511

The verdict

Ains, LLC filed 32 H-1B petitions, more than 94% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $117,227 median offered wage.

32
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$117,227
median offered wage
Top 6%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Washington, DC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Ains, LLC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Ains, LLC filed 32 Labor Condition Applications covering 32 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (32 certified of 32 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Ains, LLC’s H-1B petitions range from $75,899 at the low end to $177,050 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $117,227. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Developer (5 petitions at $102,274 avg), followed by Software Developer I and Programmer Analyst. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Ains, LLC is headquartered in Washington, DC under NAICS code 541511, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in DC, VA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Ains, LLC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Ains, LLC is #6,948 of 119,880 employers nationally and #29 of 1,005 employers headquartered in DC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$117,227

Median Salary

$117,227

Total Workers

32

Compare with another sponsor

Ains, LLC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$117,227 · 80% higher than District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
$65,251
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
100.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions32 · 93% lower than District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
444
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 75.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Ains, LLC

Minimum
$75,899
Maximum
$177,050
Average Salary
$117,227

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+0%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

37.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC

78.1% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 16 petitions · 100% certified · $112,978 avg
FY2024 4 petitions · 100% certified · $107,625 avg
FY2025 12 petitions · 100% certified · $126,095 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 16 16 $112,978
FY2024 4 4 $107,625
FY2025 12 12 $126,095

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Ains, LLC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Developer 5 $102,274
Software Developer I 4 $92,914
Programmer Analyst 4 $96,366
QA Manager 3 $115,287
Director of Proposals 3 $160,327
Systems Analyst 2 $96,158
Director of QA 2 $139,880
.Net Developer 2 $121,940
System Analyst 1 $115,731
Software Engineering Lead 1 $139,589
Software Developer II 1 $126,090
Senior Software Developer 1 $150,758
Lead Software Developer 1 $150,758
Information Security Analyst 1 $122,990
Development Manager 1 $134,077

Geographic Distribution

Where Ains, LLC places H-1B workers across the United States

DC 30 petitions
VA 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Ains, LLC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Director of Proposals Washington, DC $177,050 Certified FY2025
Information Security Analyst Washington, DC $122,990 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Developer Washington, DC $150,758 Certified FY2025
Software Developer II Washington, DC $126,090 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Developer Washington, DC $150,758 Certified FY2025
Software Developer I Arlington, VA $75,899 Certified FY2025
Software Developer I Arlington, VA $75,899 Certified FY2025
Director of QA Washington, DC $139,880 Certified FY2025
Director of QA Washington, DC $139,880 Certified FY2025
Software Developer I Washington, DC $97,157 Certified FY2025
Software Developer I Washington, DC $122,699 Certified FY2025
Development Manager Washington, DC $134,077 Certified FY2025
Software Developer Washington, DC $88,442 Certified FY2024
Software Developer Washington, DC $88,442 Certified FY2024
Software Developer Washington, DC $114,026 Certified FY2024
Software Engineering Lead Washington, DC $139,589 Certified FY2024
Director of Proposals Washington, DC $151,965 Certified FY2023
Director of Proposals Washington, DC $151,965 Certified FY2023
QA Manager Washington, DC $122,262 Certified FY2023
Programmer Analyst Washington, DC $96,366 Certified FY2023
Programmer Analyst Washington, DC $96,366 Certified FY2023
Systems Analyst Washington, DC $96,158 Certified FY2023
.Net Developer Washington, DC $133,640 Certified FY2023
Software Developer Washington, DC $86,819 Certified FY2023
QA Manager Washington, DC $101,338 Certified FY2023
Systems Analyst Washington, DC $96,158 Certified FY2023
System Analyst Washington, DC $115,731 Certified FY2023
QA Manager Washington, DC $122,262 Certified FY2023
Programmer Analyst Washington, DC $96,366 Certified FY2023
.Net Developer Washington, DC $110,240 Certified FY2023
Software Developer Washington, DC $133,640 Certified FY2023
Programmer Analyst Washington, DC $96,366 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Ains, LLC filed?

Ains, LLC has filed 32 H-1B LCA petitions covering 32 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Ains, LLC?

Ains, LLC has a 100% certification rate, with 32 out of 32 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Ains, LLC?

The average H-1B salary at Ains, LLC is $117,227. Salaries range from $75,899 to $177,050.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Ains, LLC?

The top H-1B job titles at Ains, LLC include Software Developer, Software Developer I, Programmer Analyst. The most common position is Software Developer with 5 petitions at an average salary of $102,274.

Where is Ains, LLC located?

Ains, LLC is headquartered in Washington, DC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in DC, VA.

Is Ains, LLC H-1B dependent?

No, Ains, LLC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Ains, LLC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Ains, LLC filed 16 petitions in FY2023 and 12 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $112,978 to $126,095.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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