Luma AI
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 42 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Redwood City, CA
At a glance
- Luma AI hires mid-level. 88% of its filings are Level II, 2.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 83% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $187,500, median prevailing wage $163,020.
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Percentiles from Luma AI's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Luma AI hires for
Bar: share of Luma AI's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $187,500 | 26 |
| Software Engineer | $188,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Luma AI.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 88% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $187,500 | 37 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Luma AI files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $187,500 | 19 |
| San Jose, CA | $187,500 | 18 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $165,000 |
| 25th | $170,000 |
| 50th (median) | $187,500 |
| 75th | $191,922 |
| 90th | $223,221 |
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 Luma AI
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Engineer | $170,000 | $170k–$191.9k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Luma AI
Luma AI'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 Redwood City, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2024 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Research Scientist (Computer Science), Software Engineer and HR Specialist and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Luma AI sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Luma AI 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 Luma AI pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Luma AI's H-1B filings is $187,500; half of filings fall between $170,000 and $191,922. Bonus and stock are not included.