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TMT International Observatory, LLC: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
TMT International Observatory, LLC filed 6 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 6. Median offered salary: $144,160.
Does TMT International Observatory, LLC sponsor H-1B visas?
TMT International Observatory, LLC filed 6 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Feb 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Instrument (IRIS) Project Manager | 2 | $152,550 |
| Observatory Software Quality Assurance Engineer | 1 | $128,750 |
| Telescope Structures Senior Engineer | 1 | $138,320 |
| Science Instruments Assistant Project Manager | 1 | $130,000 |
| Science Instruments Project Manager | 1 | $155,100 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 3 | $138,320 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $130,000 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $155,100 |
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
- Mechanical Engineers2
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, R&D1
- Physicists1
- Mechanical Engineers, NonR&D1
- Astronomers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Instruments Project Manager | $155,100 Level IV | Pasadena, CA | Feb 13, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Science Instrument (IRIS) Project Manager | $155,100 Level IV | Pasadena, CA | Jan 28, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Science Instruments Assistant Project Manager | $130,000 Level IV | Pasadena, CA | Nov 2, 2023 | Apr 30, 2024 | Certified |
| Science Instrument (IRIS) Project Manager | $150,000 Level IV | Pasadena, CA | Apr 14, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Telescope Structures Senior Engineer | $138,320 Level IV | Pasadena, CA | Jan 31, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | Certified |
| Observatory Software Quality Assurance Engineer | $128,750 Level IV | Pasadena, CA | Oct 7, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | 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).