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Planet Innovation, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Planet Innovation, Inc. filed 27 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 26. Median offered salary: $152,584.
Does Planet Innovation, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Planet Innovation, Inc. filed 27 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Mar 31, 2026. 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.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 3 | $138,000 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 3 | $164,350 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 2 | $188,068 |
| Operational Consultant, Systems Engineer | 2 | $142,463 |
| Operational Consultant, Senior Mechanical Engineer | 2 | $150,669 |
| Finance Business Partner | 1 | $180,000 |
| Product Engineer | 1 | $110,376 |
| General Manager, Global | 1 | $234,091 |
| Production Engineer | 1 | $93,925 |
| Principal Electronics Engineer | 1 | $168,420 |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | 1 | $140,000 |
| Director of Operational Consulting | 1 | $169,770 |
| Strategic Planner | 1 | $170,000 |
| VP, Engineering | 1 | $220,000 |
| Operational Consultant, Senior Systems Engineer | 1 | $154,500 |
| Director of Finance | 1 | $190,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 | $100,000 |
| Senior NPI Engineer | 1 | $110,000 |
| Director of Manufacturing | 1 | $215,000 |
| Associate Systems Engineer | 1 | $102,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 11 | $166,400 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $162,250 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $150,669 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $110,000 |
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
- Irvine, CA15
- San Diego, CA4
- Pleasanton, CA2
- Redwood City, CA1
- Cardiff, CA1
- Laguna Niguel, CA1
- Carlsbad, CA1
- La Jolla, CA1
- Cincinnati, OH1
Occupations
- Mechanical Engineers6
- Mechatronics Engineers6
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers3
- Accountants and Auditors2
- Industrial Engineers2
- Sales Engineers2
- Architectural and Engineering Managers2
- Industrial Production Managers1
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer1
- Natural Sciences Managers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Systems Engineer | $102,000–$105,000 E-3 · Level II | Irvine, CA | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Principal Systems Engineer | $162,300 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Mar 18, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Principal Systems Engineer | $162,300 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Mar 11, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Director of Manufacturing | $215,000–$230,000 E-3 · Level III | Irvine, CA | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior NPI Engineer | $110,000–$130,000 E-3 · Level II | Irvine, CA | Feb 4, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,000–$115,000 E-3 · Level II | Irvine, CA | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Operational Consultant, Senior Mechanical Engineer | $150,669 E-3 · Level IV | Cincinnati, OH | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Operational Consultant, Senior Mechanical Engineer | $150,669 E-3 · Level IV | San Diego, CA | Nov 14, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $150,262 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Director of Finance | $190,000 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Aug 12, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | Certified |
| Operational Consultant, Senior Systems Engineer | $154,500 E-3 · Level IV | La Jolla, CA | May 31, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Certified |
| Principal Software Engineer | $209,737 E-3 · Level III | Pleasanton, CA | Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Certified |
| VP, Engineering | $220,000 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Jan 11, 2024 | Feb 5, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Strategic Planner | $170,000 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Operational Consultant, Systems Engineer | $142,463 E-3 · Level IV | San Diego, CA | Nov 7, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | Certified |
| Director of Operational Consulting | $169,770–$195,000 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Aug 24, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Operational Consultant, Systems Engineer | $142,463 E-3 · Level IV | San Diego, CA | Aug 7, 2023 | Oct 22, 2023 | Certified |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | $140,000 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 4, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Product Engineer | $110,376 E-3 · Level II | Redwood City, CA | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $138,000 E-3 · Level IV | San Diego, CA | Jan 27, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | Certified |
| Production Engineer | $93,925 E-3 · Level II | Irvine, CA | Jan 26, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | Certified |
| General Manager, Global | $234,091 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Jan 26, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $137,855 E-3 · Level IV | Cardiff, CA | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | Certified |
| Principal Electronics Engineer | $168,420 E-3 · Level IV | Pleasanton, CA | Jan 13, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 | Certified |
| Finance Business Partner | $180,000 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Dec 2, 2022 | Jan 16, 2023 | Certified |
| Principal Systems Engineer | $166,400 E-3 · Level IV | Laguna Niguel, CA | Mar 3, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Principal Software Engineer | $166,400 E-3 · Level IV | Carlsbad, CA | Mar 3, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 | Certified, then withdrawn |
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).