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Global Fishing Watch

2 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $110,000 median salary, FY2023–2024.

Washington, DC NAICS: 813312

The verdict

Global Fishing Watch filed 2 H-1B petitions, more than 59% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $110,000 median offered wage.

2
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2024
100%
DOL-certified
$110,000
median offered wage
Top 41%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Washington, DC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Global Fishing Watch. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Global Fishing Watch filed 2 Labor Condition Applications covering 2 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (2 certified of 2 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 Global Fishing Watch’s H-1B petitions range from $95,000 at the low end to $125,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $110,000. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Head of Analysis Capacity Building and Technology Transfer (1 petitions at $125,000 avg), followed by Data Scientist (Geospatial). 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. Global Fishing Watch is headquartered in Washington, DC under NAICS code 813312, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in CA, MA. 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 Global Fishing Watch ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Global Fishing Watch is #48,558 of 119,880 employers nationally and #385 of 1,005 employers headquartered in DC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$110,000

Median Salary

$110,000

Total Workers

2

Compare with another sponsor

Global Fishing Watch vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$110,000 · 69% higher than District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
$65,251
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
100.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions2 · 100% lower than District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
444
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2024) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Global Fishing Watch

Minimum
$95,000
Maximum
$125,000
Average Salary
$110,000

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+21.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

ALAMEDA, CA

50% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2024

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $125,000 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $95,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $125,000
FY2024 1 1 $95,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Global Fishing Watch

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Head of Analysis Capacity Building and Technology Transfer 1 $125,000
Data Scientist (Geospatial) 1 $95,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Global Fishing Watch places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Global Fishing Watch

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Data Scientist (Geospatial) Emeryville, CA $95,000 Certified FY2024
Head of Analysis Capacity Building and Technology Transfer Boston, MA $125,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Global Fishing Watch filed?

Global Fishing Watch has filed 2 H-1B LCA petitions covering 2 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2024.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Global Fishing Watch?

Global Fishing Watch has a 100% certification rate, with 2 out of 2 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Global Fishing Watch?

The average H-1B salary at Global Fishing Watch is $110,000. Salaries range from $95,000 to $125,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Global Fishing Watch?

The top H-1B job titles at Global Fishing Watch include Head of Analysis Capacity Building and Technology Transfer, Data Scientist (Geospatial). The most common position is Head of Analysis Capacity Building and Technology Transfer with 1 petitions at an average salary of $125,000.

Where is Global Fishing Watch located?

Global Fishing Watch is headquartered in Washington, DC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in CA, MA.

Is Global Fishing Watch H-1B dependent?

No, Global Fishing Watch is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Global Fishing Watch's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Global Fishing Watch filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2024. Average salary changed from $125,000 to $95,000.

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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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