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Groq, Inc

59 H-1B petitions, 98.3% certified, $239,300 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Mountain View, CA NAICS: 541512

The verdict

Groq, Inc filed 59 H-1B petitions, more than 97% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.3% with a $239,300 median offered wage.

59
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.3%
DOL-certified
$239,300
median offered wage
Top 3%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Mountain View, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Groq, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Groq, Inc filed 59 Labor Condition Applications covering 59 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.3% (58 certified of 59 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 Groq, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $130,000 at the low end to $320,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $239,300. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer (5 petitions at $221,658 avg), followed by ASIC Power Engineer and Staff Design Verification 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. Groq, Inc is headquartered in Mountain View, CA under NAICS code 541512, 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 Groq, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Groq, Inc is #3,990 of 119,880 employers nationally and #602 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.3%

Avg. Salary

$239,300

Median Salary

$239,300

Total Workers

59

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$239,300 · 34% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.3% · about the same as Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions59 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 40.0%
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Salary Analysis

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

Minimum
$130,000
Maximum
$320,000
Average Salary
$239,300

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+28.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

61% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

66.1% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 10 petitions · 40% certified · $243,730 avg
FY2024 15 petitions · 100% certified · $227,742 avg
FY2025 30 petitions · 96.7% certified · $242,445 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 10 4 $243,730
FY2024 15 15 $227,742
FY2025 30 29 $242,445
FY2026(partial) 4 2 $247,987

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Groq, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer 5 $221,658
ASIC Power Engineer 5 $268,400
Staff Design Verification Engineer 4 $261,057
Physical Design Engineer 4 $206,250
Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer 3 $260,000
Sr. System Validation Test Engineer 3 $220,000
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Systems 3 $253,000
Supply Chain Data Management Specialist 2 $139,750
Staff Firmware Engineer 2 $214,300
Staff ASIC Design Verification Engineer 2 $265,000
Sr. Staff Software Engineer 2 $299,144
Sr. Staff HW CAD Engineer 2 $270,000
Sr. Staff Compiler Engineer 2 $290,000
Sr. Design Verification Engineer 2 $245,000
Senior FP&A Analyst 2 $170,000

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 59 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Supply Chain Data Management Specialist San Jose, CA $149,500 Certified FY2026
Staff Design Verification Engineer San Jose, CA $296,447 Certified FY2026
ASIC Power Engineer San Jose, CA $273,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
ASIC Power Engineer Mountain View, CA $273,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Director of Network and Data Center Engineering San Jose, CA $320,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Compiler Engineer San Jose, CA $290,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff HW CAD Engineer San Jose, CA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Firmware Engineer San Jose, CA $214,300 Certified FY2025
Sr. System Validation Test Engineer San Jose, CA $220,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Design Verification Engineer San Jose, CA $257,780 Certified FY2025
ASIC Power Engineer San Jose, CA $273,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer San Jose, CA $260,000 Certified FY2025
Senior FP&A Analyst San Jose, CA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer San Jose, CA $218,161 Certified FY2025
Staff ASIC Design Verification Engineer San Jose, CA $265,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Software Engineer San Jose, CA $299,144 Certified FY2025
Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer San Jose, CA $230,806 Certified FY2025
Compiler Engineer San Jose, CA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Systems San Jose, CA $253,000 Certified FY2025
AI Solution Architect Palo Alto, CA $240,000 Certified FY2025
Physical Design Engineer San Jose, CA $200,000 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Data Management Specialist San Jose, CA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Senior FP&A Analyst Mountain View, CA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Hardware Systems Engineer Mountain View, CA $310,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
AI Solution Architect Mountain View, CA $240,000 Certified FY2025
Compiler Engineer Mountain View, CA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Staff ASIC Design Verification Engineer Mountain View, CA $265,000 Certified FY2025
Physical Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $200,000 Certified FY2025
ASIC Power Engineer Mountain View, CA $273,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Compiler Engineer Mountain View, CA $290,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff HW CAD Engineer Mountain View, CA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Hardware Systems Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $305,000 Certified FY2025
Physical Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $200,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Software Engineer Mountain View, CA $299,144 Certified FY2025
Software Development Engineer 2 Mountain View, CA $172,251 Certified FY2024
Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer Mountain View, CA $223,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer Mountain View, CA $260,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. System Validation Test Engineer Mountain View, CA $220,000 Certified FY2024
USSWP2 - Software Development Engineer 2 Mountain View, CA $154,257 Certified FY2024
Staff Design Verification Engineer Mountain View, CA $245,000 Certified FY2024
ASIC Power Engineer Mountain View, CA $250,000 Certified FY2024
Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer Mountain View, CA $218,161 Certified FY2024
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Systems Mountain View, CA $253,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Software Engineer - Devices Mountain View, CA $214,300 Certified FY2024
Compiler Engineer/Sr. Staff Software Engineer Mountain View, CA $255,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Systems Mountain View, CA $253,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. System Validation Test Engineer Mountain View, CA $220,000 Certified FY2024
Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer Mountain View, CA $218,161 Certified FY2024
Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer Mountain View, CA $260,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer Mountain View, CA $223,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Groq, Inc has filed 59 H-1B LCA petitions covering 59 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Groq, Inc has a 98.3% certification rate, with 58 out of 59 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Groq, Inc is $239,300. Salaries range from $130,000 to $320,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Groq, Inc include Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer, ASIC Power Engineer, Staff Design Verification Engineer. The most common position is Staff SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer with 5 petitions at an average salary of $221,658.

Where is Groq, Inc located?

Groq, Inc is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Is Groq, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Groq, Inc filed 10 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $243,730 to $247,987.

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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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