Certification Rate
94.4%
2026 data Public-data reference Official source
FAR AI, Inc
18 H-1B petitions, 94.4% certified, $132,996 median salary, FY2023–2026.
San Diego, CA NAICS: 541715
The verdict
FAR AI, Inc filed 18 H-1B petitions, more than 91% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 94.4% with a $132,996 median offered wage.
- 18
- H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
- 94.4%
- DOL-certified
- $132,996
- median offered wage
- Top 9%
- of sponsors by volume
Based in San Diego, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.
H-1B sponsorship profile: FAR AI, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, FAR AI, Inc filed 18 Labor Condition Applications covering 18 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 94.4% (17 certified of 18 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 FAR AI, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $95,000 at the low end to $208,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $132,996. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Research Scientist (3 petitions at $133,333 avg), followed by Research Engineer and Project Manager. 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. FAR AI, Inc is headquartered in San Diego, CA under NAICS code 541715, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in CA. 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 FAR AI, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, FAR AI, Inc is #10,965 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,651 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.
Avg. Salary
$132,996
Median Salary
$132,996
Total Workers
18
Compare with another sponsor
FAR AI, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.
Avg. offered wage$132,996 · 26% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate94.4% · 4% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions18 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 11.0%
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Salary Analysis
Compensation range for H-1B positions at FAR AI, Inc
Minimum
$95,000
Maximum
$208,000
Average Salary
$132,996
Wage vs. DOL Minimum
+32.7%
national avg +17.9%
Typical DOL Wage Level
Entry (Level I)
50% of petitions
Full-Time Positions
94.4%
Primary Worksite County
ALAMEDA, CA
88.9% of petitions
Petition History
H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026
FY2023 9 petitions · 88.9% certified · $132,301 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 80% certified · $114,642 avg
FY2025 3 petitions · 100% certified · $148,333 avg
FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.
| Year | Petitions | Certified | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9 | 8 | $132,301 |
| FY2024 | 5 | 4 | $114,642 |
| FY2025 | 3 | 3 | $148,333 |
| FY2026(partial) | 1 | 1 | $185,000 |
Top Occupations
Most frequently sponsored job titles at FAR AI, Inc
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 3 | $133,333 |
| Research Engineer | 3 | $121,807 |
| Project Manager | 3 | $95,000 |
| Chief Operating Officer | 3 | $170,000 |
| Research Resident | 1 | $100,000 |
| Project Director (AI Governance) | 1 | $125,000 |
| Management Analyst | 1 | $208,000 |
| Machine Learning Researcher | 1 | $185,000 |
| Machine Learning Programmer | 1 | $95,500 |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 1 | $120,000 |
Geographic Distribution
Where FAR AI, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States
CA 18 petitions
Recent LCA Petitions
Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by FAR AI, Inc
| Job Title | Location | Salary | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning Researcher | Berkeley, CA | $185,000 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Research Scientist | Berkeley, CA | $135,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Research Engineer | Berkeley, CA | $140,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Chief Operating Officer | Berkeley, CA | $170,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Research Scientist | Berkeley, CA | $140,000 | Certified | FY2024 |
| Research Resident | Berkeley, CA | $100,000 | Certified | FY2024 |
| Machine Learning Programmer | Berkeley, CA | $95,500 | Certified | FY2024 |
| Research Engineer | Berkeley, CA | $112,710 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2024 |
| Project Director (AI Governance) | Berkeley, CA | $125,000 | Certified | FY2024 |
| Project Manager | Berkeley, CA | $95,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| Project Manager | Berkeley, CA | $95,000 | Withdrawn | FY2023 |
| Project Manager | Berkeley, CA | $95,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| Management Analyst | Berkeley, CA | $100 /Hour | Certified | FY2023 |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Berkeley, CA | $120,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| Research Scientist | Berkeley, CA | $125,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| Research Engineer | Berkeley, CA | $112,710 | Certified | FY2023 |
| Chief Operating Officer | Berkeley, CA | $170,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| Chief Operating Officer | Berkeley, CA | $170,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
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Other H-1B sponsors based in CA, ranked by petition volume
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Mountain View, CA
30,573 petitions $178,734 avg
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Menlo Park, CA
18,785 petitions $202,861 avg
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Cupertino, CA
17,876 petitions $174,923 avg
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Santa Clara, CA
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7,852 petitions $136,201 avg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many H-1B petitions has FAR AI, Inc filed?
FAR AI, Inc has filed 18 H-1B LCA petitions covering 18 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.
What is the H-1B approval rate for FAR AI, Inc?
FAR AI, Inc has a 94.4% certification rate, with 17 out of 18 petitions certified.
What is the average H-1B salary at FAR AI, Inc?
The average H-1B salary at FAR AI, Inc is $132,996. Salaries range from $95,000 to $208,000.
What are the most common H-1B job titles at FAR AI, Inc?
The top H-1B job titles at FAR AI, Inc include Research Scientist, Research Engineer, Project Manager. The most common position is Research Scientist with 3 petitions at an average salary of $133,333.
Where is FAR AI, Inc located?
FAR AI, Inc is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
Is FAR AI, Inc H-1B dependent?
No, FAR AI, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.
How has FAR AI, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?
FAR AI, Inc filed 9 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $132,301 to $185,000.
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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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