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StartX

8 H-1B petitions, 87.5% certified, $117,624 median salary, FY2024–2025.

Palo Alto, CA NAICS: 541611

The verdict

StartX filed 8 H-1B petitions, more than 84% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 87.5% with a $117,624 median offered wage.

8
H-1B petitions, FY2024–FY2025
87.5%
DOL-certified
$117,624
median offered wage
Top 16%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: StartX. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, StartX filed 8 Labor Condition Applications covering 8 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 87.5% (7 certified of 8 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 StartX’s H-1B petitions range from $85,000 at the low end to $157,500 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $117,624. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Partnerships Manager (2 petitions at $85,000 avg), followed by Head Business Development and Partnerships and Director of Admissions. 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. StartX is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA under NAICS code 541611, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in 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 StartX ranks. By H-1B petition volume, StartX is #19,368 of 119,880 employers nationally and #3,115 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

87.5%

Avg. Salary

$117,624

Median Salary

$117,624

Total Workers

8

Compare with another sponsor

StartX vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$117,624 · 34% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate87.5% · 11% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions8 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2024 to FY2025) 60.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at StartX

Minimum
$85,000
Maximum
$157,500
Average Salary
$117,624

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

87.5%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

87.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2024 to FY2025

FY2024 5 petitions · 60% certified · $124,200 avg
FY2025 3 petitions · 66.7% certified · $106,664 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2024 5 3 $124,200
FY2025 3 2 $106,664

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at StartX

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Partnerships Manager 2 $85,000
Head Business Development and Partnerships 2 $157,500
Director of Admissions 2 $134,996
Head of Community and Campus Relations 1 $100,000
Data Systems Analyst 1 $86,000

Geographic Distribution

Where StartX places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 8 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by StartX

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Director of Admissions San Francisco, CA $65 /Hour Certified FY2025
Partnerships Manager Palo Alto, CA $85,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Head of Community and Campus Relations Palo Alto, CA $100,000 Certified FY2025
Director of Admissions Palo Alto, CA $135,000 Certified FY2024
Head Business Development and Partnerships Palo Alto, CA $157,500 Certified FY2024
Head Business Development and Partnerships Palo Alto, CA $157,500 Withdrawn FY2024
Partnerships Manager Palo Alto, CA $85,000 Certified FY2024
Data Systems Analyst Palo Alto, CA $86,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has StartX filed?

StartX has filed 8 H-1B LCA petitions covering 8 worker positions from FY2024 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for StartX?

StartX has a 87.5% certification rate, with 7 out of 8 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at StartX?

The average H-1B salary at StartX is $117,624. Salaries range from $85,000 to $157,500.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at StartX?

The top H-1B job titles at StartX include Partnerships Manager, Head Business Development and Partnerships, Director of Admissions. The most common position is Partnerships Manager with 2 petitions at an average salary of $85,000.

Where is StartX located?

StartX is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Is StartX H-1B dependent?

No, StartX is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has StartX's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

StartX filed 5 petitions in FY2024 and 3 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $124,200 to $106,664.

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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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