Planet Labs PBC
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 17 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Space Research and Technology
- Main U.S. filing address: San Francisco, CA
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Percentiles from Planet Labs PBC's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 65% of filings
Senior · 29% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $158,300 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Planet Labs PBC files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $185,000 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $138,420 |
| 25th | $155,300 |
| 50th (median) | $166,800 |
| 75th | $198,600 |
| 90th | $224,160 |
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 Planet Labs PBC
Planet Labs PBC's filings list its industry as Space Research and Technology (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9271). Its main U.S. filing address is in San Francisco, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2022 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Marketing Manager and Aerospace Engineer and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX and Blacksburg, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Planet Labs PBC sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Planet Labs PBC filed 17 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 Planet Labs PBC pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Planet Labs PBC's H-1B filings is $166,800; half of filings fall between $155,300 and $198,600. Bonus and stock are not included.