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Glowforge, Inc

7 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $170,547 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Seattle, WA NAICS: 334118

The verdict

Glowforge, Inc filed 7 H-1B petitions, more than 82% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $170,547 median offered wage.

7
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$170,547
median offered wage
Top 18%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Glowforge, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Glowforge, Inc filed 7 Labor Condition Applications covering 7 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (7 certified of 7 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 Glowforge, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $113,040 at the low end to $257,141 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $170,547. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Technology Chief of Staff (3 petitions at $242,638 avg), followed by Factory Program Manager and Senior Financial Analyst. 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. Glowforge, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA under NAICS code 334118, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in 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 Glowforge, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Glowforge, Inc is #21,197 of 119,880 employers nationally and #397 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

$170,547

Median Salary

$170,547

Total Workers

7

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$170,547 · 11% 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 petitions7 · 100% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

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

Minimum
$113,040
Maximum
$257,141
Average Salary
$170,547

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+19.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

57.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

KING, WA

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 3 petitions · 100% certified · $156,878 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $113,040 avg
FY2025 3 petitions · 66.7% certified · $203,384 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3 3 $156,878
FY2024 1 1 $113,040
FY2025 3 2 $203,384

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Glowforge, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Technology Chief of Staff 3 $242,638
Factory Program Manager 2 $117,624
Senior Financial Analyst 1 $113,040
Factory Program Engineer 1 $117,624

Geographic Distribution

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

WA 7 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Technology Chief of Staff Seattle, WA $257,141 Certified FY2025
Factory Program Manager Bellevue, WA $117,624 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Technology Chief of Staff Seattle, WA $235,387 Certified FY2025
Senior Financial Analyst Renton, WA $113,040 Certified FY2024
Factory Program Manager Bellevue, WA $117,624 Certified FY2023
Factory Program Engineer Bellevue, WA $117,624 Certified FY2023
Technology Chief of Staff Seattle, WA $235,387 Certified FY2023

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 Glowforge, Inc filed?

Glowforge, Inc has filed 7 H-1B LCA petitions covering 7 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

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

Glowforge, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 7 out of 7 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Glowforge, Inc is $170,547. Salaries range from $113,040 to $257,141.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Glowforge, Inc include Technology Chief of Staff, Factory Program Manager, Senior Financial Analyst. The most common position is Technology Chief of Staff with 3 petitions at an average salary of $242,638.

Where is Glowforge, Inc located?

Glowforge, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Is Glowforge, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Glowforge, Inc filed 3 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $156,878 to $203,384.

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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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