Ntess
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 47 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Albuquerque, NM
At a glance
- Ntess hires entry-level. 66% of its filings are Level I, 3.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $110,000, median prevailing wage $93,933.
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Percentiles from Ntess's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 66% of filings
Mid-level · 4% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 13% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $99,258 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Ntess files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $99,258 | 27 |
| San Francisco, CA | $110,000 | 17 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $98,500 |
| 25th | $98,500 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $156,700 |
| 90th | $183,520 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,000 | $85,700 | $126,200 | 33 |
| FY2021 | $91,000 | $85,700 | $125,900 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $91,000 | $85,700 | $126,000 | 37 |
| FY2023 | $99,000 | $90,000 | $130,975 | 54 |
| FY2024 | $104,900 | $95,500 | $141,800 | 29 |
| FY2025 | $110,000 | $98,500 | $155,400 | 25 |
| FY2026 | $110,000 | $100,235 | $155,700 | 22 |
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.
About Ntess
Ntess's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Albuquerque, NM and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mechanical Engineer, Validation Engineer and Materials Scientist and the main metro areas are Albuquerque, NM, San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Ntess sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Ntess filed 47 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 Ntess pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Ntess's H-1B filings is $110,000; half of filings fall between $98,500 and $156,700. Bonus and stock are not included.