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Firsthand Labs, Inc

9 H-1B petitions, 88.9% certified, $177,778 median salary, FY2024–2025.

New York, NY NAICS: 513210

The verdict

Firsthand Labs, Inc filed 9 H-1B petitions, more than 85% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 88.9% with a $177,778 median offered wage.

9
H-1B petitions, FY2024–FY2025
88.9%
DOL-certified
$177,778
median offered wage
Top 15%
of sponsors by volume

Based in New York, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Firsthand Labs, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Firsthand Labs, Inc filed 9 Labor Condition Applications covering 9 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 88.9% (8 certified of 9 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 Firsthand Labs, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $150,000 at the low end to $200,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $177,778. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer (5 petitions at $163,000 avg), followed by Applied Researcher 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. Firsthand Labs, Inc is headquartered in New York, NY under NAICS code 513210, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NY. 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 Firsthand Labs, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Firsthand Labs, Inc is #17,879 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,554 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

88.9%

Avg. Salary

$177,778

Median Salary

$177,778

Total Workers

9

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$177,778 · 53% higher than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate88.9% · 11% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions9 · 100% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2024 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Firsthand Labs, Inc

Minimum
$150,000
Maximum
$200,000
Average Salary
$177,778

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+9.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

55.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2024 to FY2025

FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $150,000 avg
FY2025 8 petitions · 87.5% certified · $181,250 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2024 1 1 $150,000
FY2025 8 7 $181,250

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Firsthand Labs, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer 5 $163,000
Applied Researcher 2 $200,000
Senior Software Engineer 1 $185,000
Applied Research Scientist 1 $200,000

Geographic Distribution

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

NY 9 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Software Engineer New York, NY $185,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer New York, NY $185,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer New York, NY $170,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Software Engineer New York, NY $150,000 Certified FY2025
Applied Research Scientist New York, NY $200,000 Certified FY2025
Applied Researcher New York, NY $200,000 Certified FY2025
Applied Researcher New York 10018, NY $200,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer New York, NY $160,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer New York, NY $150,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Firsthand Labs, Inc has filed 9 H-1B LCA petitions covering 9 worker positions from FY2024 to FY2025.

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

Firsthand Labs, Inc has a 88.9% certification rate, with 8 out of 9 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Firsthand Labs, Inc is $177,778. Salaries range from $150,000 to $200,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Firsthand Labs, Inc include Software Engineer, Applied Researcher, Senior Software Engineer. The most common position is Software Engineer with 5 petitions at an average salary of $163,000.

Where is Firsthand Labs, Inc located?

Firsthand Labs, Inc is headquartered in New York, NY.

Is Firsthand Labs, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Firsthand Labs, Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2024 and 8 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $150,000 to $181,250.

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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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