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Alation, Inc

45 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $171,983 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Redwood City, CA NAICS: 511210

The verdict

Alation, Inc filed 45 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $171,983 median offered wage.

45
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$171,983
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Redwood City, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Alation, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Alation, Inc filed 45 Labor Condition Applications covering 45 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (45 certified of 45 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 Alation, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $90,000 at the low end to $250,982 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $171,983. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer III (8 petitions at $166,943 avg), followed by Staff Software Engineer and Sr. Software Engineer. 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. Alation, Inc is headquartered in Redwood City, CA under NAICS code 511210, and places H-1B workers across 7 states, most heavily in CA, TX, WA. 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 Alation, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Alation, Inc is #5,149 of 119,880 employers nationally and #756 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$171,983

Median Salary

$171,983

Total Workers

45

Compare with another sponsor

Alation, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$171,983 · 4% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions45 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 14.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Alation, Inc

Minimum
$90,000
Maximum
$250,982
Average Salary
$171,983

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+17.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

46.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN MATEO, CA

66.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 14 petitions · 100% certified · $167,569 avg
FY2024 20 petitions · 100% certified · $168,241 avg
FY2025 9 petitions · 100% certified · $177,138 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 14 14 $167,569
FY2024 20 20 $168,241
FY2025 9 9 $177,138
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $217,116

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Alation, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer III 8 $166,943
Staff Software Engineer 3 $235,015
Sr. Software Engineer 3 $216,360
Senior Software Engineer 3 $203,333
Manager, Product Design 3 $150,000
Staff Technical Support Engineer 2 $166,500
Sr. Data Scientist 2 $130,000
Senior Software Engineer 2 $210,000
Senior Product Manager 2 $220,000
Staff Technical Support Engineer 1 $147,368
Staff Customer Engagement Manager 1 $158,000
Sr. Software Engineer 1 $182,000
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test 1 $150,000
Software Engineer 1 $175,960
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) 1 $130,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Alation, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 36 petitions
TX 3 petitions
WA 2 petitions
IL 1 petitions
NY 1 petitions
NC 1 petitions
VA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Alation, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Staff Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $250,982 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Technical Support Engineer Redwood City, CA $183,250 Certified FY2026
Senior Product Manager Redwood City, CA $200,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer III Redwood City, CA $196,245 Certified FY2025
Principal Data Scientist Redwood City, CA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Redwood City, CA $165,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $220,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer San Jose, CA $220,000 Certified FY2025
Marketing Intelligence Analysis Sr. Associate Warrenville, IL $90,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer III White Plains, NY $170,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer III Redwood City, CA $173,000 Certified FY2025
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Redwood City, CA $140,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Technical Support Engineer Redwood City, CA $181,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Customer Engagement Manager Redwood City, CA $158,000 Certified FY2024
Sales Operations Analyst III Redwood City, CA $125,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Redwood City, CA $156,000 Certified FY2024
Manager, Product Design Redwood City, CA $150,000 Certified FY2024
Manager, Product Design Redwood City, CA $150,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Redwood City, CA $172,931 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Redwood City, CA $147,368 Certified FY2024
Staff Technical Support Engineer Cary, NC $152,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Ashburn, VA $200,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $220,631 Certified FY2024
Data Analytics Sachse, TX $100,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $215,250 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $213,200 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $182,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $234,062 Certified FY2024
Staff Technical Support Engineer Irving, TX $147,368 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $210,000 Certified FY2023
Manager, Product Design Redwood City, CA $150,000 Certified FY2023
Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $175,960 Certified FY2023
Senior Technical Program Manager Redwood City, CA $150,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Support Engineer Irving, TX $120,000 Certified FY2023
Manager Engineering Redwood City, CA $160,000 Certified FY2023
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Redwood City, CA $130,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test Redwood City, CA $150,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Product Manager Redwood City, CA $220,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $200,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Data Scientist Redwood City, CA $130,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Product Manager Redwood City, CA $220,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Software Engineer Redwood City, CA $200,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Data Scientist Redwood City, CA $130,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Alation, Inc filed?

Alation, Inc has filed 45 H-1B LCA petitions covering 45 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Alation, Inc?

Alation, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 45 out of 45 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Alation, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Alation, Inc is $171,983. Salaries range from $90,000 to $250,982.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Alation, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Alation, Inc include Software Engineer III, Staff Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer. The most common position is Software Engineer III with 8 petitions at an average salary of $166,943.

Where is Alation, Inc located?

Alation, Inc is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 7 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, WA.

Is Alation, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Alation, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Alation, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Alation, Inc filed 14 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $167,569 to $217,116.

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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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