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F5, Inc

549 H-1B petitions, 98.5% certified, $166,848 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Seattle, WA NAICS: 541519

The verdict

F5, Inc filed 549 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.5% with a $166,848 median offered wage.

549
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.5%
DOL-certified
$166,848
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: F5, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, F5, Inc filed 549 Labor Condition Applications covering 549 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.5% (541 certified of 549 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 F5, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $76,000 at the low end to $400,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $166,848. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer I (42 petitions at $117,432 avg), followed by Software Engineer III and Senior 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. F5, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA under NAICS code 541519, and places H-1B workers across 13 states, most heavily in WA, CA, TX. 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 F5, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, F5, Inc is #336 of 119,880 employers nationally and #16 of 2,468 employers headquartered in WA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.5%

Avg. Salary

$166,848

Median Salary

$166,848

Total Workers

549

Compare with another sponsor

F5, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$166,848 · 9% higher than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$153,167
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.5% · 1% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions549 · 99% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 15.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at F5, Inc

Minimum
$76,000
Maximum
$400,000
Average Salary
$166,848

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+25.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

38.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

32.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 246 petitions · 94.7% certified · $157,333 avg
FY2024 111 petitions · 99.1% certified · $170,522 avg
FY2025 156 petitions · 95.5% certified · $171,935 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 246 233 $157,333
FY2024 111 110 $170,522
FY2025 156 149 $171,935
FY2026(partial) 36 33 $198,491

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at F5, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer I 42 $117,432
Software Engineer III 41 $161,072
Senior Software Engineer 37 $192,720
Engineer II 26 $131,174
Software Engineer II 24 $131,802
Engineer III 15 $162,010
Senior Engineer 14 $184,178
Sr. Software Engineer 12 $185,851
Principal Software Engineer 11 $221,173
Principal Product Manager 11 $253,847
Consultant II 9 $144,915
Senior Product Manager 8 $183,699
Network Support Engineer II 8 $91,131
Site Reliability Engineer III 7 $151,710
Principal Engineer 7 $209,641

Geographic Distribution

Where F5, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

WA 38 petitions
CA 38 petitions
TX 7 petitions
MA 5 petitions
VA 2 petitions
NJ 2 petitions
UT 2 petitions
OR 1 petitions
TN 1 petitions
MD 1 petitions
NC 1 petitions
GA 1 petitions

Plus 1 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by F5, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Principal Engineer Seattle, WA $194,670 Certified FY2026
Principal Data Engineer, Distributed Cloud San Jose, CA $275,000 Certified FY2026
Mgr, Software Development Engineering San Jose, CA $276,076 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Sr Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $189,136 Certified FY2026
Mgr, Software Development Engineering San Jose, CA $276,076 Certified FY2026
Manager, Software Development Engineering Seattle, WA $216,320 Certified FY2026
Sr Product Manager San Jose, CA $219,423 Certified FY2026
Sr Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $210,976 Certified FY2026
Managed Security Services Engineer II Broadlands, VA $104,710 Certified FY2026
Product Manager III Redmond, WA $166,304 Certified FY2026
Engineering Manager - Digital Platforms Broadlands, VA $183,981 Certified FY2026
Principal QA Engineer San Jose, CA $187,796 Certified FY2026
Sr Software Engineer Hillsboro, OR $200,000 Certified FY2026
Principal Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $233,200 Certified FY2026
Principal Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $223,450 Certified FY2026
Sr Mgr, Software Development Engineering Seattle, WA $217,360 Certified FY2026
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer Bothell, WA $220,000 Certified FY2026
Sr Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $219,536 Certified FY2026
Sr Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $219,536 Withdrawn FY2026
Business Systems Analyst III Richardson, TX $125,000 Certified FY2026
Business Systems Analyst III Richardson, TX $125,000 Certified FY2026
Software Development Engineer II Harrison, NJ $137,259 Certified FY2026
Director, Engineering - Employee Experience Mountain House, CA $320,000 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer III Santa Clara, CA $195,000 Certified FY2026
Sr Oracle Business Systems Analyst Mount Juliet, TN $160,000 Certified FY2026
Software Development Engineer III San Jose, CA $165,422 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer III Ellicott city, MD $195,000 Certified FY2026
Software Development Engineer III Seattle, WA $180,710 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Mgr, Software Development Engineering Seattle, WA $183,750 Certified FY2026
Software Development Engineer III Seattle, WA $180,710 Certified FY2026
Sr Software Development Engineer Seattle, WA $206,000 Certified FY2026
Data Engineer III Salt Lake City, UT $170,000 Certified FY2026
Principal Software Development Engineer San Jose, CA $223,450 Certified FY2026
Sr. Business Systems Analyst - PDH/PIM Temecula, CA $160,000 Certified FY2026
Principal Site Reliability Engineer Seattle, WA $180,710 Certified FY2026
Product Manager III San Jose, CA $204,120 Certified FY2026
Sr Engineer Seattle, WA $208,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Product Manager San Jose, CA $278,250 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst II Seattle, WA $90,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Software Engineer San Jose, CA $238,544 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Engineer II Chelmsford, MA $127,081 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Systems Engineer Seattle, WA $180,125 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Engineer III, Software Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Software Engineer III San Jose, CA $176,224 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Director, Engineering San Jose, CA $325,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Product Manager Cedar Park, TX $220,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer III Seattle, WA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Development Engineer Jersey City, NJ $205,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Technical Program Manager San Jose, CA $260,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Security Researcher Chelmsford, MA $175,000 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has F5, Inc filed?

F5, Inc has filed 549 H-1B LCA petitions covering 549 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for F5, Inc?

F5, Inc has a 98.5% certification rate, with 541 out of 549 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at F5, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at F5, Inc is $166,848. Salaries range from $76,000 to $400,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at F5, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at F5, Inc include Software Engineer I, Software Engineer III, Senior Software Engineer. The most common position is Software Engineer I with 42 petitions at an average salary of $117,432.

Where is F5, Inc located?

F5, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 13 states, with the most positions in WA, CA, TX.

Is F5, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, F5, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has F5, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

F5, Inc filed 246 petitions in FY2023 and 36 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $157,333 to $198,491.

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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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