Lightmatter Validation Engineer salary
Based on 11 H-1B filings by Lightmatter, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $160,000 |
| 25th | $170,783 |
| 50th (median) | $178,350 |
| 75th | $186,381 |
| 90th | $215,000 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 9). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Lightmatter?
In H-1B filings, Lightmatter, Inc.'s median base salary for Validation Engineer is $178,350; half of filings fall between $170,783 and $186,381. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Lightmatter sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Lightmatter, Inc. filed 11 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2199 (Validation Engineers), so this page covers every job title Lightmatter filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology