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SES Americom, Inc

18 H-1B petitions, 88.9% certified, $100,234 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Bristow, VA NAICS: 517410

The verdict

SES Americom, Inc filed 18 H-1B petitions, more than 91% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 88.9% with a $100,234 median offered wage.

18
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
88.9%
DOL-certified
$100,234
median offered wage
Top 9%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Bristow, VA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: SES Americom, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, SES Americom, Inc filed 18 Labor Condition Applications covering 18 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 88.9% (16 certified of 18 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 SES Americom, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $54,142 at the low end to $165,173 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $100,234. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas (3 petitions at $92,665 avg), followed by Software Engineer and Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem (ADCS/Propulsion). 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. SES Americom, Inc is headquartered in Bristow, VA under NAICS code 517410, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in VA, DC. 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 SES Americom, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, SES Americom, Inc is #10,965 of 119,880 employers nationally and #456 of 3,399 employers headquartered in VA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

88.9%

Avg. Salary

$100,234

Median Salary

$100,234

Total Workers

18

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$100,234 · 13% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$115,071
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate88.9% · 11% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions18 · 99% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,642
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 11.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at SES Americom, Inc

Minimum
$54,142
Maximum
$165,173
Average Salary
$100,234

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+0.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

22.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

88.9%

Primary Worksite County

PRINCE WILLIAM, VA

61.1% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 9 petitions · 77.8% certified · $99,585 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 100% certified · $105,646 avg
FY2025 5 petitions · 100% certified · $97,466 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 9 7 $99,585
FY2024 3 3 $105,646
FY2025 5 5 $97,466
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $103,688

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at SES Americom, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas 3 $92,665
Software Engineer 2 $98,908
Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem (ADCS/Propulsion) 2 $93,989
Engineer, Gateway Systems 2 $87,812
Software Delivery Manager 1 $157,061
Service Agent, Gateway Operations 1 $60,403
Senior Specialist, Sales, North America 1 $77,626
Senior Engineer, Platform Engineering Team Lead 1 $151,483
Global Support Engineer I 1 $54,142
Global Support Engineer 1 $54,142
Engineer, Platform Program 1 $115,816
Chief Engineer, Software 1 $165,173
Analyst, Integration Services and Automation 1 $128,961

Geographic Distribution

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

VA 13 petitions
DC 5 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas McLean, VA $103,688 Certified FY2026
Senior Engineer, Platform Engineering Team Lead Bristow, VA $151,483 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Bristow, VA $104,465 Certified FY2025
Service Agent, Gateway Operations Bristow, VA $60,403 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Bristow, VA $93,351 Certified FY2025
Senior Specialist, Sales, North America Washington, DC $77,626 Certified FY2025
Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem (ADCS/Propulsion) Bristow, VA $93,989 Certified FY2024
Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem (ADCS/Propulsion) Bristow, VA $93,989 Certified FY2024
Analyst, Integration Services and Automation Washington, DC $128,961 Certified FY2024
Chief Engineer, Software Manassas, VA $165,173 Certified FY2023
Engineer, Platform Program Washington, DC $115,816 Certified FY2023
Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas Washington, DC $87,153 Certified FY2023
Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas Washington, DC $87,153 Denied FY2023
Global Support Engineer I Manassas, VA $54,142 Certified FY2023
Global Support Engineer Manassas, VA $54,142 Withdrawn FY2023
Software Delivery Manager Manassas , VA $157,061 Certified FY2023
Engineer, Gateway Systems Manassas, VA $87,812 Certified FY2023
Engineer, Gateway Systems Manassas, VA $87,812 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

SES Americom, Inc has filed 18 H-1B LCA petitions covering 18 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

SES Americom, Inc has a 88.9% certification rate, with 16 out of 18 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at SES Americom, Inc is $100,234. Salaries range from $54,142 to $165,173.

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

The top H-1B job titles at SES Americom, Inc include Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas, Software Engineer, Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem (ADCS/Propulsion). The most common position is Engineer, Spectrum Management & Development Americas with 3 petitions at an average salary of $92,665.

Where is SES Americom, Inc located?

SES Americom, Inc is headquartered in Bristow, VA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in VA, DC.

Is SES Americom, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

SES Americom, Inc filed 9 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $99,585 to $103,688.

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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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