A9.com
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 50 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Main U.S. filing address: Seattle, WA
At a glance
- A9.com hires mid-level. 43% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 82% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $191,600, median prevailing wage $147,368.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. A9.com's median ($191,600) is above Etsy.
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Percentiles from A9.com's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What A9.com hires for
Bar: share of A9.com's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $190,000 | 24 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $198,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at A9.com.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 17% of filings
Mid-level · 43% of filings
Senior · 38% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $196,050 | 18 |
| Senior · Level III | $224,682 | 16 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
A9.com vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 4541).
Where A9.com files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $196,050 | 36 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $141,181 |
| 25th | $148,400 |
| 50th (median) | $191,600 |
| 75th | $224,682 |
| 90th | $249,099 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $163,440 | $152,215 | $174,925 | 46 |
| FY2021 | $171,600 | $142,263 | $177,700 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $178,000 | $151,500 | $185,000 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $186,000 | $147,442 | $220,700 | 55 |
| FY2024 | $184,662 | $176,390 | $211,350 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $190,000 | $148,400 | $220,491 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $193,200 | $155,800 | $248,643 | 15 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at A9.com
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Dev Engineer | $157,200 | $148.4k–$198.9k | 17 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About A9.com
A9.com's filings list its industry in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 45). Its main U.S. filing address is in Seattle, WA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Research Scientist (Computer Science) and IT Manager and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, New York, NY and Austin, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does A9.com sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. A9.com filed 50 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does A9.com pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on A9.com's H-1B filings is $191,600; half of filings fall between $148,400 and $224,682. Bonus and stock are not included.