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Universal Electronics Inc

20 H-1B petitions, 90% certified, $120,248 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Scottsdale, AZ NAICS: 335999

The verdict

Universal Electronics Inc filed 20 H-1B petitions, more than 92% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 90% with a $120,248 median offered wage.

20
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
90%
DOL-certified
$120,248
median offered wage
Top 8%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Scottsdale, AZ. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Universal Electronics Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Universal Electronics Inc filed 20 Labor Condition Applications covering 20 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 90% (18 certified of 20 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 Universal Electronics Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $81,973 at the low end to $176,134 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $120,248. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by TEST ENGINEER III (2 petitions at $117,258,107 avg), followed by TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER and SENIOR ELECTRICAL 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. Universal Electronics Inc is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ under NAICS code 335999, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in CA, AZ, 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 Universal Electronics Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Universal Electronics Inc is #10,148 of 119,880 employers nationally and #130 of 1,705 employers headquartered in AZ. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

90%

Avg. Salary

$120,248

Median Salary

$120,248

Total Workers

20

Compare with another sponsor

Universal Electronics Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$120,248 · 12% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
$137,398
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate90.0% · 9% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions20 · 99% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
1,948
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 40.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Universal Electronics Inc

Minimum
$81,973
Maximum
$176,134
Average Salary
$120,248

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+0%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

20% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN MATEO, CA

40% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 5 petitions · 20% certified · $106,146 avg
FY2024 8 petitions · 62.5% certified · $59,288,177 avg
FY2025 5 petitions · 100% certified · $125,618 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 1 $106,146
FY2024 8 5 $59,288,177
FY2025 5 5 $125,618
FY2026(partial) 2 0 $158,117

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Universal Electronics Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
TEST ENGINEER III 2 $117,258,107
TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER 2 $119,663,773
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 2 $89,906
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2 $140,099
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT OWNER 2 $134,472
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT LINE MANAGER, QUICKSET PRODUCT 2 $176,134
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II 1 $114,634
SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1 $84,055
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1 $144,103
PRODUCT OWNER, IoT SENSORS 1 $91,635
FIRMWARE ENGINEER III 1 $122,866
EMBEDDED FIRMWARE ENGINEER III 1 $123,265
ELECTRONICS TEST ENGINEER 1 $81,973
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER, HVAC 1 $92,955

Geographic Distribution

Where Universal Electronics Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 13 petitions
AZ 6 petitions
GA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Universal Electronics Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER SAN MATEO, CA $140,099 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT LINE MANAGER, QUICKSET PRODUCT SANTA ANA, CA $176,134 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
EMBEDDED FIRMWARE ENGINEER III SCOTTSDALE, AZ $123,265 Certified FY2025
PRODUCT OWNER, IoT SENSORS SCOTTSDALE, AZ $91,635 Certified FY2025
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER SANTA ANA, CA $144,103 Certified FY2025
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER, HVAC ATLANTA, GA $92,955 Certified FY2025
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT LINE MANAGER, QUICKSET PRODUCT SANTA ANA, CA $176,134 Certified FY2025
FIRMWARE ENGINEER III SCOTTSDALE, AZ $122,866 Certified FY2024
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER SAN MATEO, CA $140,099 Certified FY2024
TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER SAN MATEO, CA $115,066 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II SAN MATEO, CA $114,634 Certified FY2024
TEST ENGINEER III SANTA ANA , CA $112,694 Certified FY2024
TEST ENGINEER III SANTA ANA, CA $112,694 /Hour Denied FY2024
SOFTWARE ENGINEER SAN MATEO, CA $84,055 Certified FY2024
TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER SAN MATEO, CA $115,006 /Hour Denied FY2024
ELECTRONICS TEST ENGINEER SCOTTSDALE, AZ $81,973 Certified FY2023
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT OWNER San Mateo, CA $134,472 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SCOTTSDALE, AZ $89,906 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT OWNER San Mateo, CA $134,472 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SCOTTSDALE, AZ $89,906 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Universal Electronics Inc filed?

Universal Electronics Inc has filed 20 H-1B LCA petitions covering 20 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Universal Electronics Inc?

Universal Electronics Inc has a 90% certification rate, with 18 out of 20 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Universal Electronics Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Universal Electronics Inc is $120,248. Salaries range from $81,973 to $176,134.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Universal Electronics Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Universal Electronics Inc include TEST ENGINEER III, TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER, SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. The most common position is TEST ENGINEER III with 2 petitions at an average salary of $117,258,107.

Where is Universal Electronics Inc located?

Universal Electronics Inc is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in CA, AZ, GA.

Is Universal Electronics Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Universal Electronics Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Universal Electronics Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Universal Electronics Inc filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $106,146 to $158,117.

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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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