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Appen AI, Inc

8 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $166,278 median salary, FY2024–2026.

Krikland, WA NAICS: 54151

The verdict

Appen AI, Inc filed 8 H-1B petitions, more than 84% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $166,278 median offered wage.

8
H-1B petitions, FY2024–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$166,278
median offered wage
Top 16%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Krikland, WA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Appen AI, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Appen AI, Inc filed 8 Labor Condition Applications covering 8 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (8 certified of 8 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 Appen AI, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $64,709 at the low end to $366,766 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $166,278. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Data Engineer (2 petitions at $170,227 avg), followed by Linguist and Chief Executive Officer. 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. Appen AI, Inc is headquartered in Krikland, WA under NAICS code 54151, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in CA, CO, 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 Appen AI, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Appen AI, Inc is #19,368 of 119,880 employers nationally and #363 of 2,468 employers headquartered in WA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$166,278

Median Salary

$166,278

Total Workers

8

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$166,278 · 9% higher than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$153,167
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions8 · 100% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2024 to FY2026) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Appen AI, Inc

Minimum
$64,709
Maximum
$366,766
Average Salary
$166,278

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+6.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

62.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

37.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2024 to FY2026

FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $239,200 avg
FY2025 4 petitions · 100% certified · $122,330 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2024 1 1 $239,200
FY2025 4 4 $122,330
FY2026(partial) 3 1 $200,567

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Appen AI, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Data Engineer 2 $170,227
Linguist 2 $64,709
Chief Executive Officer 2 $302,983
Product Manager 1 $137,093
AI Solutions Architect 1 $117,291

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 4 petitions
CO 2 petitions
WA 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Linguist Broomfield, CO $31 /Hour Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Data Engineer San Jose, CA $170,227 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Chief Executive Officer Kirkland, WA $366,766 Certified FY2026
Product Manager Irvine, CA $137,093 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer San Jose, CA $170,227 Certified FY2025
Linguist Broomfield, CO $31 /Hour Certified FY2025
AI Solutions Architect Santa Clara, CA $117,291 Certified FY2025
Chief Executive Officer Bellevue, WA $239,200 Certified FY2024

Similar Employers in WA

Other H-1B sponsors based in WA, ranked by petition volume

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Appen AI, Inc has filed 8 H-1B LCA petitions covering 8 worker positions from FY2024 to FY2026.

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

Appen AI, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 8 out of 8 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Appen AI, Inc is $166,278. Salaries range from $64,709 to $366,766.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Appen AI, Inc include Senior Data Engineer, Linguist, Chief Executive Officer. The most common position is Senior Data Engineer with 2 petitions at an average salary of $170,227.

Where is Appen AI, Inc located?

Appen AI, Inc is headquartered in Krikland, WA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in CA, CO, WA.

Is Appen AI, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Appen AI, Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2024 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $239,200 to $200,567.

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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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