STE iDirect
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 20 certified filings (FY2026)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Main U.S. filing address: Herndon, VA
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Percentiles from STE iDirect's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What STE iDirect hires for
Bar: share of STE iDirect's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $170,740 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at STE iDirect.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where STE iDirect files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $173,839 | 18 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $150,251 |
| 25th | $162,255 |
| 50th (median) | $173,635 |
| 75th | $175,633 |
| 90th | $209,149 |
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 STE iDirect
STE iDirect's filings list its industry as Satellite Telecommunications (Information sector, NAICS 5174). Its main U.S. filing address is in Herndon, VA and its filings in the data are from FY2026. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, QA Engineer and IT Manager and the main metro areas are Washington, DC and St. George, UT. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does STE iDirect sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. STE iDirect filed 20 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 STE iDirect pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on STE iDirect's H-1B filings is $173,635; half of filings fall between $162,255 and $175,633. Bonus and stock are not included.