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Meridian Cooperative, Inc

27 H-1B petitions, 96.3% certified, $116,770 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Atlanta, GA NAICS: 54151

The verdict

Meridian Cooperative, Inc filed 27 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 96.3% with a $116,770 median offered wage.

27
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
96.3%
DOL-certified
$116,770
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Atlanta, GA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Meridian Cooperative, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Meridian Cooperative, Inc filed 27 Labor Condition Applications covering 27 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 96.3% (26 certified of 27 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 Meridian Cooperative, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $85,925 at the low end to $179,629 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $116,770. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Developer (4 petitions at $115,207 avg), followed by Software Quality Assurance Analyst III and Software 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. Meridian Cooperative, Inc is headquartered in Atlanta, GA under NAICS code 54151, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in GA. 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 Meridian Cooperative, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Meridian Cooperative, Inc is #8,004 of 119,880 employers nationally and #351 of 3,758 employers headquartered in GA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

96.3%

Avg. Salary

$116,770

Median Salary

$116,770

Total Workers

27

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$116,770 · 15% higher than Emory University
This sponsor
Peer
$101,432
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate96.3% · 3% lower than Emory University
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions27 · 98% lower than Emory University
This sponsor
Peer
1,371
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 38.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Meridian Cooperative, Inc

Minimum
$85,925
Maximum
$179,629
Average Salary
$116,770

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+9.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

44.4% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DEKALB, GA

81.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 8 petitions · 87.5% certified · $114,004 avg
FY2024 8 petitions · 87.5% certified · $105,791 avg
FY2025 8 petitions · 100% certified · $130,661 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 8 7 $114,004
FY2024 8 7 $105,791
FY2025 8 8 $130,661
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $116,379

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Meridian Cooperative, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Developer 4 $115,207
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III 3 $101,019
Software Engineer 3 $113,062
Software Developer III 3 $109,969
Product Manager 2 $106,996
Engineering Manager 2 $134,447
Developer III 2 $127,263
Sr. Director of Data & Programming 1 $152,849
Software Quality Assurance Analyst 1 $85,925
Software Developer II 1 $88,197
Oracle Database Administrator III 1 $107,520
Oracle Database Administrator 1 $123,096
Network Engineer 1 $130,000
Director of DevOps 1 $179,629
Database Administrator 1 $115,178

Geographic Distribution

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

GA 27 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Engineer Atlanta, GA $123,188 Certified FY2026
Database Administrator Atlanta, GA $115,178 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Atlanta, GA $110,769 Certified FY2026
Engineering Manager Atlanta, GA $150,912 Certified FY2025
Engineering Manager Atlanta, GA $117,983 Certified FY2025
Director of DevOps Atlanta, GA $179,629 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Atlanta, GA $105,227 Certified FY2025
Oracle Database Administrator Atlanta, GA $123,096 Certified FY2025
Network Engineer Atlanta, GA $130,000 Certified FY2025
Software Developer Atlanta, GA $113,096 Certified FY2025
Software Developer Atlanta, GA $125,349 Certified FY2025
Software Developer Atlanta, GA $115,358 Certified FY2024
Software Quality Assurance Analyst Atlanta, GA $85,925 Certified FY2024
Software Developer Atlanta, GA $107,023 Certified FY2024
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III Atlanta, GA $105,558 Certified FY2024
Product Manager Atlanta, GA $113,993 Certified FY2024
Product Manager Atlanta, GA $100,000 Withdrawn FY2024
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III Atlanta, GA $102,000 Certified FY2024
Software Developer III Atlanta , GA $116,469 Certified FY2024
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III Atlanta, GA $95,500 Certified FY2023
Developer III Atlanta, GA $115,000 Certified FY2023
Software Developer II Atlanta, GA $88,197 Certified FY2023
Sr. Director of Data & Programming Atlanta, GA $152,849 Certified FY2023
Developer III Atlanta, GA $139,527 Certified FY2023
Software Developer III Atlanta, GA $106,719 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Oracle Database Administrator III Atlanta, GA $107,520 Certified FY2023
Software Developer III Atlanta, GA $106,719 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Meridian Cooperative, Inc has filed 27 H-1B LCA petitions covering 27 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Meridian Cooperative, Inc has a 96.3% certification rate, with 26 out of 27 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Meridian Cooperative, Inc is $116,770. Salaries range from $85,925 to $179,629.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Meridian Cooperative, Inc include Software Developer, Software Quality Assurance Analyst III, Software Engineer. The most common position is Software Developer with 4 petitions at an average salary of $115,207.

Where is Meridian Cooperative, Inc located?

Meridian Cooperative, Inc is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Is Meridian Cooperative, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Meridian Cooperative, Inc filed 8 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $114,004 to $116,379.

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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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