First Object
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 42 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Irving, TX
At a glance
- First Object hires mid-level. 69% of its filings are Level II, 1.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 81% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at First Object's jobs and locations has a median of $108,077.
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Percentiles from First Object's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What First Object hires for
Bar: share of First Object's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $110,947 | 27 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at First Object.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 69% of filings
Senior · 24% of filings
Expert · 7% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,558 | 29 |
| Senior · Level III | $124,604 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where First Object files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $130,707 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $86,445 |
| 25th | $101,357 |
| 50th (median) | $108,500 |
| 75th | $129,315 |
| 90th | $136,007 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,307 | $88,421 | $96,595 | 33 |
| FY2021 | $85,966 | $81,806 | $94,000 | 37 |
| FY2022 | $92,685 | $78,499 | $94,131 | 36 |
| FY2023 | $98,904 | $93,897 | $101,421 | 32 |
| FY2024 | $101,192 | $90,511 | $112,013 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $105,997 | $92,000 | $108,500 | 25 |
| FY2026 | $118,500 | $112,923 | $135,408 | 17 |
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 First Object
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,997 | $103.1k–$109.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About First Object
First Object'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 Irving, TX 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, Data Scientist and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does First Object sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. First Object 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 First Object pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on First Object's H-1B filings is $108,500; half of filings fall between $101,357 and $129,315. Bonus and stock are not included.