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Merge API, Inc

7 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $157,187 median salary, FY2023–2026.

San Francisco, CA NAICS: 5415

The verdict

Merge API, Inc filed 7 H-1B petitions, more than 82% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $157,187 median offered wage.

7
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$157,187
median offered wage
Top 18%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Merge API, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Merge API, Inc filed 7 Labor Condition Applications covering 7 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. 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 Merge API, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $120,000 at the low end to $185,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $157,187. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer (4 petitions at $169,000 avg), followed by Platform Engineer and Operations Research 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. Merge API, Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, CA under NAICS code 5415, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in NY, 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 Merge API, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Merge API, Inc is #21,197 of 119,880 employers nationally and #3,483 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$157,187

Median Salary

$157,187

Total Workers

7

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$157,187 · 12% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions7 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 67.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Merge API, Inc

Minimum
$120,000
Maximum
$185,000
Average Salary
$157,187

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+8.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

57.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

71.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 3 petitions · 100% certified · $141,437 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 100% certified · $158,000 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3 3 $141,437
FY2025 2 2 $158,000
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $180,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Merge API, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer 4 $169,000
Platform Engineer 1 $120,000
Operations Research Analyst 1 $136,810
Operations Manager 1 $167,500

Geographic Distribution

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

NY 6 petitions
CA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $185,000 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer New York, NY $175,000 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer New York, NY $158,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer New York, NY $158,000 Certified FY2025
Operations Manager New York, NY $167,500 Certified FY2023
Operations Research Analyst New York, NY $136,810 Certified FY2023
Platform Engineer New York, NY $120,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Merge API, Inc has filed 7 H-1B LCA petitions covering 7 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

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

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

The average H-1B salary at Merge API, Inc is $157,187. Salaries range from $120,000 to $185,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Merge API, Inc include Software Engineer, Platform Engineer, Operations Research Analyst . The most common position is Software Engineer with 4 petitions at an average salary of $169,000.

Where is Merge API, Inc located?

Merge API, Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in NY, CA.

Is Merge API, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Merge API, Inc filed 3 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $141,437 to $180,000.

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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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