Specs
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 31 certified filings (FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Santa Monica, CA
At a glance
- Pays at a high floor. 97% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Specs's jobs and locations has a median of $157,581.
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Percentiles from Specs's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Specs hires for
Bar: share of Specs's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $165,798 | 20 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Specs.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 7% of filings
Senior · 52% of filings
Expert · 41% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | $157,581 | 15 |
| Expert · Level IV | $184,558 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Specs files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $157,123 | 11 |
| San Diego, CA | $157,581 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $131,186 |
| 25th | $157,123 |
| 50th (median) | $157,581 |
| 75th | $182,634 |
| 90th | $184,974 |
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 Specs
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer 4 | $157,581 | $157.6k–$165.8k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Specs
Specs'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 Santa Monica, CA and its filings in the data are from FY2026. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Engineer / Architect and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Specs sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Specs filed 31 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in 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 Specs pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Specs's H-1B filings is $157,581; half of filings fall between $157,123 and $182,634. Bonus and stock are not included.