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Joby Aero, Inc

254 H-1B petitions, 98.8% certified, $163,012 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Santa Cruz, CA NAICS: 336411

The verdict

Joby Aero, Inc filed 254 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.8% with a $163,012 median offered wage.

254
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.8%
DOL-certified
$163,012
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Joby Aero, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Joby Aero, Inc filed 254 Labor Condition Applications covering 254 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.8% (251 certified of 254 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 Joby Aero, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $80,000 at the low end to $312,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $163,012. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Global Supply Manager (6 petitions at $171,325 avg), followed by Software Engineer and Senior Quality 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. Joby Aero, Inc is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA under NAICS code 336411, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in CA, GA, FL. 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 Joby Aero, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Joby Aero, Inc is #787 of 119,880 employers nationally and #155 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.8%

Avg. Salary

$163,012

Median Salary

$163,012

Total Workers

254

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$163,012 · 9% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.8% · about the same as Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions254 · 99% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 24.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Joby Aero, Inc

Minimum
$80,000
Maximum
$312,000
Average Salary
$163,012

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+31.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

42.9% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

99.6%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CRUZ, CA

65.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 62 petitions · 83.9% certified · $163,966 avg
FY2024 87 petitions · 95.4% certified · $154,100 avg
FY2025 90 petitions · 94.4% certified · $164,321 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 62 52 $163,966
FY2024 87 83 $154,100
FY2025 90 85 $164,321
FY2026(partial) 15 15 $202,900

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Joby Aero, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Global Supply Manager 6 $171,325
Software Engineer 5 $141,400
Senior Quality Engineer 5 $163,600
Supply Chain Lead 4 $238,575
Senior Technical Program Manager 4 $174,078
Senior Stress Engineer - Propulsion 4 $170,000
Staff Battery Algorithms Engineer 3 $208,200
Senior Telemetry Full Stack Developer 3 $168,490
Quality Lead 3 $304,000
Product Quality Engineer 3 $129,167
Materials Planner 3 $86,933
Manufacturing Engineer 3 $122,450
Global Supply Manager 3 $136,133
Equipment Design Lead 3 $203,267
Tooling Design Engineer 2 $97,500

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 98 petitions
GA 1 petitions
FL 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Verification Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $135,900 Certified FY2026
Flight Test Lead Santa Cruz, CA $285,000 Certified FY2026
Mechanical Systems Engineer Lead Pooler, GA $240,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Santa Cruz, CA $180,000 Certified FY2026
Flight Test Aircraft Engineering Lead Santa Cruz, CA $225,000 Certified FY2026
IFPCS Testing Lead Sunnyvale, CA $224,500 Certified FY2026
IFPCS Testing Lead Santa Cruz, CA $224,500 Certified FY2026
Staff Developmental QA Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $157,850 Certified FY2026
Senior Test Engineer San Carlos, CA $169,400 Certified FY2026
Powertrain Senior Stress Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $176,000 Certified FY2026
Staff Battery Algorithms Engineer San Carlos, CA $207,300 Certified FY2026
Flight Test Aircraft Engineer San Carlos, CA $154,950 Certified FY2026
Mechanical Systems Senior Stress Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $205,000 Certified FY2026
Supply Chain Lead San Carlos, CA $250,800 Certified FY2026
Staff Battery Algorithms Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $207,300 Certified FY2026
Senior Global Supply Manager San Carlos, CA $180,000 Certified FY2025
Design for Reliability Senior Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $185,000 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures Santa Cruz, CA $126,131 Certified FY2025
Ground Support Equipment Lead Santa Cruz, CA $192,672 Certified FY2025
Materials Program Manager Santa Cruz, CA $122,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Mechatronics Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $178,300 Certified FY2025
Aftermarket Program Manager Santa Cruz, CA $139,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Technical Program Manager San Carlos, CA $161,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Verification Engineer, Operations Santa Cruz, CA $180,000 Certified FY2025
Staff System Architect Santa Cruz, CA $192,672 Certified FY2025
Staff Mechanical Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $215,000 Certified FY2025
Airframe Assembly Sr Manufacturing Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $145,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Technical Program Manager Santa Cruz, CA $187,712 Certified FY2025
IFPCS Senior Systems Engineer San Carlos, CA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Flight Test Aircraft Instrumentation Lead San Carlos, CA $190,000 Certified FY2025
Technical Safety Analyst San Carlos, CA $117,146 Certified FY2025
Senior Stress Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $193,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Battery Algorithms Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $210,000 Certified FY2025
Supplier Industrialization Sr. Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $170,000 Certified FY2025
Airframe Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $106,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded San Carlos, CA $185,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $134,000 Certified FY2025
System and Certification Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $137,900 Certified FY2025
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test Santa Cruz, CA $158,000 Certified FY2025
Airframe Stress Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $125,000 Certified FY2025
Electrical Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $129,300 Certified FY2025
SV Operations Lead, Flight Controls Santa Cruz, CA $197,700 Certified FY2025
Performance Senior Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $188,600 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $156,000 Certified FY2025
Electrical Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $129,300 Certified FY2025
Battery Module Manufacturing Engineering Lead Santa Cruz, CA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Global Supply Manager Santa Cruz, CA $169,950 Certified FY2025
Software Verification Engineer, Operations Santa Cruz, CA $131,893 Certified FY2025
Quality Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $110,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Tooling Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $128,800 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Joby Aero, Inc has filed 254 H-1B LCA petitions covering 254 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Joby Aero, Inc has a 98.8% certification rate, with 251 out of 254 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Joby Aero, Inc is $163,012. Salaries range from $80,000 to $312,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Joby Aero, Inc include Senior Global Supply Manager, Software Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer. The most common position is Senior Global Supply Manager with 6 petitions at an average salary of $171,325.

Where is Joby Aero, Inc located?

Joby Aero, Inc is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in CA, GA, FL.

Is Joby Aero, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Joby Aero, Inc filed 62 petitions in FY2023 and 15 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $163,966 to $202,900.

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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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