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Nkarta, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Nkarta, Inc. filed 8 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 7. Median offered salary: $138,362.
Does Nkarta, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Nkarta, Inc. filed 8 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Apr 10, 2025. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Green card (PERM) applications at Nkarta, Inc.: 4 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist I | 2 | $139,339 |
| Director, Manufacturing Facilities and Engineering | 1 | $207,000 |
| Manager - Clinical Trials | 1 | $127,239 |
| Principal Engineer | 1 | $147,410 |
| Sr. Laboratory Operations Manager | 1 | $138,362 |
| Plant Engineer/Facilities Engineer | 1 | $122,000 |
| Process Development Sr. Engineer | 1 | $112,258 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 3 | $147,410 |
| FY2025 | 5 | $130,181 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists3
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1
- Natural Sciences Managers1
- Chemical Engineers1
- Chemists1
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process Development Sr. Engineer | $112,258–$128,738 Level II | South San Francisco, CA | Apr 10, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Scientist I | $139,339–$166,722 Level III | South San Francisco, CA | Mar 27, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Scientist I | $139,339–$166,722 Level III | South San Francisco, CA | Mar 20, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | Withdrawn |
| Principal Engineer | $147,410–$168,895 Level IV | South San Francisco, CA | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 | Certified |
| Plant Engineer/Facilities Engineer | $122,000–$145,000 Level II | South San Francisco, CA | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Sr. Laboratory Operations Manager | $138,362–$151,775 Level IV | South San Francisco, CA | Jun 28, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Director, Manufacturing Facilities and Engineering | $207,000–$250,000 Level II | South San Francisco, CA | Feb 9, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Certified |
| Manager - Clinical Trials | $127,239–$170,000 | South San Francisco, CA | Dec 26, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).