Aurora Operations
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 166 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Pittsburgh, PA
At a glance
- Most filed: Validation Engineer. 33% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and Mechanical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 73% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $162,000, median prevailing wage $141,368.
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What Aurora Operations hires for
Bar: share of Aurora Operations's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 91% of filings (23 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Validation Engineer | $158,621 | 55 |
| Software Engineer | $171,000 | 49 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $161,500 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Aurora Operations.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 7% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 30% of filings
Expert · 25% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $147,000 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $139,000 | 63 |
| Senior · Level III | $165,000 | 50 |
| Expert · Level IV | $185,869 | 41 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Aurora Operations files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $163,500 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $140,000 | 41 |
| San Francisco, CA | $187,000 | 12 |
| Seattle, WA | $166,000 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $126,000 |
| 25th | $139,000 |
| 50th (median) | $162,000 |
| 75th | $187,762 |
| 90th | $207,669 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | $145,725 | $108,285 | $147,576 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $112,611 | $99,596 | $125,554 | 40 |
| FY2023 | $102,159 | $101,275 | $154,851 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $166,525 | $131,000 | $180,980 | 43 |
| FY2025 | $162,000 | $144,000 | $181,000 | 83 |
| FY2026 | $162,000 | $139,000 | $189,000 | 83 |
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 Aurora Operations
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $139,000 | $129.6k–$149.3k | 50 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $179,858 | $162k–$188k | 29 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $189,000 | $171k–$192.3k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Aurora Operations
Aurora Operations's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Pittsburgh, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Validation Engineer, Software Engineer and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Pittsburgh, PA and San Francisco, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Aurora Operations sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Aurora Operations filed 166 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 Aurora Operations pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Aurora Operations's H-1B filings is $162,000; half of filings fall between $139,000 and $187,762. Bonus and stock are not included.