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Intuitive Surgical, Inc

50 H-1B petitions, 98% certified, $134,070 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Sunnyvale, CA NAICS: 33911

The verdict

Intuitive Surgical, Inc filed 50 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 98% with a $134,070 median offered wage.

50
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98%
DOL-certified
$134,070
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Intuitive Surgical, Inc filed 50 Labor Condition Applications covering 50 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98% (49 certified of 50 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 Intuitive Surgical, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $58,000 at the low end to $199,944 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $134,070. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Demand Supply Planner (4 petitions at $108,754 avg), followed by Manufacturing Engineer and Sr Sales Strategy 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. Intuitive Surgical, Inc is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA under NAICS code 33911, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in CA, GA, MS. 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 Intuitive Surgical, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Intuitive Surgical, Inc is #4,673 of 119,880 employers nationally and #688 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%

Avg. Salary

$134,070

Median Salary

$134,070

Total Workers

50

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$134,070 · 25% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.0% · about the same as Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions50 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 6.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Minimum
$58,000
Maximum
$199,944
Average Salary
$134,070

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+9.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

28% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

58% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 17 petitions · 82.4% certified · $127,536 avg
FY2024 20 petitions · 80% certified · $138,875 avg
FY2025 12 petitions · 75% certified · $129,828 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 17 14 $127,536
FY2024 20 16 $138,875
FY2025 12 9 $129,828
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $199,944

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Demand Supply Planner 4 $108,754
Manufacturing Engineer 3 $90,000
Sr Sales Strategy Analyst 2 $106,400
Senior Applications Developer 2 $187,991
Production Supervisor 2 $103,376
Product Manager 2 $193,905
Manager, Health Policy and Analysis 2 $175,000
Demand Supply Planner (Service Logistics Planner) 2 $94,100
Corporate Clinical Marketing Manager - Colorectal 2 $104,000
Clinical Campaigns Marketing Manager 2 $109,893
Business Systems Analyst 2 $165,547
Verification Engineer 1 $142,293
Test Engineer – Service Software 1 $141,107
Sr Demand Supply Planner 1 $112,400
Senior Sitecore Developer 1 $188,395

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 31 petitions
GA 8 petitions
MS 5 petitions
MA 3 petitions
TN 2 petitions
FL 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Product Manager Sunnyvale, CA $199,944 Certified FY2026
Manager, Service Software Engineering Apps Sunnyvale, CA $187,800 Certified FY2025
Global Customer Insights Manager Coral Springs, FL $103,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Demand Supply Planner Peachtree Corners, GA $130,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Analyst Pricing Solutions Sunnyvale, CA $106,700 Certified FY2025
Verification Engineer Sunnyvale, CA $142,293 Certified FY2025
Production Supervisor Sunnyvale, CA $108,784 Certified FY2025
Sr Demand Supply Planner Peachtree Corners, GA $112,400 Certified FY2025
Product Manager, Diagnostics Global Services Sunnyvale, CA $143,500 Certified FY2025
Senior Product Mgr. Ion Software Sunnyvale, CA $168,900 Certified FY2025
Sr Sales Strategy Analyst Peachtree Corners, GA $106,400 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
MACA Analyst Data Scientist Peachtree Corners, GA $119,600 Certified FY2025
Corporate Hospital Marketing Manager Sunnyvale, CA $128,357 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Lead Data Engineer Services Sunnyvale, CA $194,792 Certified FY2024
Health Economics Outcomes Research Scientist, Americas Sunnyvale, CA $145,000 Certified FY2024
Business Systems Analyst Sunnyvale, CA $165,547 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Manager, Health Policy and Analysis Sunnyvale, CA $175,000 Certified FY2024
Business Intelligence Analyst Sunnyvale, CA $125,200 Certified FY2024
HEOR Analyst Sunnydale, CA $114,800 Certified FY2024
Sales Operation Programs Jr. Coordinator Peachtree Corners, GA $58,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Sunnyvale, CA $145,418 Certified FY2024
Senior Demand Supply Planner Southaven, MS $108,600 Certified FY2024
Senior Demand Supply Planner Southaven, MS $85,717 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Applications Developer Sunnyvale, CA $188,537 Certified FY2024
Manager, Health Policy and Analysis Sunnyvale, CA $175,000 Certified FY2024
Sr Sales Strategy Analyst Peachtree Corners, GA $106,400 Certified FY2024
Lead Developer Architect Sunnyvale, CA $187,766 Certified FY2024
Product Manager - Digital Marketing APAC Sunnyvale, CA $137,800 Certified FY2024
Clinical Campaigns Marketing Manager Sunnyvale, CA $109,893 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Sitecore Developer Peachtree Corners, GA $188,395 Certified FY2024
Marketing Automation Manager Sunnyvale, CA $134,522 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Engineer Worcester, MA $90,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Test Engineer – Service Software Sunnyvale, CA $141,107 Certified FY2024
Demand Supply Planner (Service Logistics Planner) Southaven, MS $94,100 Certified FY2023
Business Systems Analyst Sunnyvale, CA $165,547 Certified FY2023
Demand Supply Planner (Service Logistics Planner) Suite 300, MS $94,100 Certified FY2023
Product Manager Sunnyvale, CA $187,866 Certified FY2023
Senior Demand Supply Planner Sunnyvale, CA $110,700 Certified FY2023
Senior Group Product Manager - Instruments & Accessories Sunnyvale, CA $196,000 Certified FY2023
Principal Sales Compensation Analyst Peachtree Corners, GA $107,744 Certified FY2023
Senior Applications Developer Sunnyvale, CA $187,444 Certified FY2023
Clinical Campaigns Marketing Manager Sunnyvale, CA $109,893 Certified FY2023
Production Supervisor Sunnyvale, CA $97,968 Certified FY2023
Product Manager, SP Systems & Market Expansion/Da Vinci Syst Sunnyvale, CA $169,978 Certified FY2023
Manufacturing Engineer 3 Service Southaven, MS $85,717 Certified FY2023
Senior Electrical Engineer – Surgical Robotics/PCB Design Sunnyvale, CA $173,056 Withdrawn FY2023
Manufacturing Engineer Worcester, MA $90,000 Certified FY2023
Corporate Clinical Marketing Manager - Colorectal Franklin, TN $104,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Manufacturing Engineer Worcester, MA $90,000 Certified FY2023
Corporate Clinical Marketing Manager - Colorectal Franklin, TN $104,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc has filed 50 H-1B LCA petitions covering 50 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc has a 98% certification rate, with 49 out of 50 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Intuitive Surgical, Inc is $134,070. Salaries range from $58,000 to $199,944.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Intuitive Surgical, Inc include Senior Demand Supply Planner, Manufacturing Engineer, Sr Sales Strategy Analyst. The most common position is Senior Demand Supply Planner with 4 petitions at an average salary of $108,754.

Where is Intuitive Surgical, Inc located?

Intuitive Surgical, Inc is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in CA, GA, MS.

Is Intuitive Surgical, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc filed 17 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $127,536 to $199,944.

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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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