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Sony AI America Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Sony AI America Inc. filed 14 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 14. Median offered salary: $150,000.
Does Sony AI America Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Sony AI America Inc. filed 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist I | 7 | $148,429 |
| Research Scientist II (AI Ethics) | 1 | $165,000 |
| AI Policy Specialist | 1 | $90,000 |
| Data Engineer (AI Ethics) | 1 | $150,000 |
| Senior Front End Software Engineer | 1 | $170,000 |
| Senior Research Scientist I | 1 | $190,000 |
| Research Scientist 1- Deep Reinforcement Learning | 1 | $163,000 |
| Senior Specialist, AI Policy | 1 | $120,500 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $90,000 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $153,000 |
| FY2025 | 3 | $165,000 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $134,464 |
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
- Computer and Information Research Scientists10
- Political Scientists2
- Data Scientists1
- Software Developers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Specialist, AI Policy | $120,500 Level II | New York, NY | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Scientist I | $175,000–$185,000 Level I | San Jose, CA | Mar 4, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Scientist I | $145,000 Level I | Tempe, AZ | May 24, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Scientist 1- Deep Reinforcement Learning | $163,000 Level I | Lynnwood, WA | May 13, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Scientist I | $156,000 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 10, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Scientist I | $145,000 Level I | Tempe, AZ | May 10, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Scientist I | $150,000–$180,000 Level II | New York, NY | Mar 28, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Front End Software Engineer | $170,000–$210,000 Level III | Leander, TX | Mar 12, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Research Scientist I | $190,000–$205,000 Level II | New York, NY | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Scientist I | $148,429–$180,000 Level I | San Mateo, CA | Sep 22, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Research Scientist I | $148,429–$170,000 Level I | San Mateo, CA | Sep 22, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Research Scientist II (AI Ethics) | $165,000–$175,000 Level II | New York, NY | Jun 21, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| AI Policy Specialist | $90,000–$100,000 Level I | New York, NY | May 10, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Data Engineer (AI Ethics) | $150,000–$160,000 Level II | New York, NY | Apr 13, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | 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).