California Independent System Operator
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 42 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Main U.S. filing address: Folsom, CA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $144,342, median prevailing wage $126,235.
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Percentiles from California Independent System Operator's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What California Independent System Operator hires for
Bar: share of California Independent System Operator's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $141,975 | 32 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at California Independent System Operator.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 33% of filings
Expert · 36% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $121,888 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | $141,975 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | $171,018 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where California Independent System Operator files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $145,258 | 36 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $112,535 |
| 25th | $125,257 |
| 50th (median) | $144,342 |
| 75th | $159,500 |
| 90th | $180,740 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $118,163 | $111,424 | $123,926 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $117,969 | $100,506 | $125,750 | 21 |
| FY2022 | $129,358 | $114,750 | $140,000 | 24 |
| FY2023 | $132,731 | $115,502 | $144,525 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $144,085 | $136,761 | $150,531 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $144,951 | $130,957 | $158,127 | 32 |
| FY2026 | $136,375 | $124,461 | $157,645 | 10 |
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 California Independent System Operator
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $144,342 | $131.5k–$160.3k | 28 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About California Independent System Operator
California Independent System Operator's filings list its industry as Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (Utilities sector, NAICS 2211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Folsom, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer and Accountant and the main metro areas are Sacramento, CA, Austin, TX and Greenville, SC. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does California Independent System Operator sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. California Independent System Operator filed 42 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 California Independent System Operator pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on California Independent System Operator's H-1B filings is $144,342; half of filings fall between $125,257 and $159,500. Bonus and stock are not included.