Question 1

Does General Atomics sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. General Atomics has filed 11 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11 total positions. The median salary for General Atomics's sponsored positions is $108,285.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does General Atomics pay?

Accepted Answer

General Atomics pays a median H-1B salary of $108,285 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how General Atomics's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does General Atomics also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. General Atomics has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 50% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is General Atomics an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, General Atomics is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2025	2	2
2021	2	2
2019	2	2
2018	3	3
2017	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Engineer III I-200-25177-130036	$100,568	San Diego, CA	Jun 26, 2025	Certified
SCIENTIST II I-200-25150-035264	$80,226	SAN DIEGO, CA	May 30, 2025	Certified
Business Development Manager IV I-200-21160-383526	$148,346	San Diego, CA	Jun 9, 2021	Certified
Engineer IV I-200-21036-057083	$120,952	San Diego, CA	Feb 4, 2021	Certified
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER I-200-19219-164835	$137,010	San Diego, CA	Aug 8, 2019	Certified
SCIENTIST IV I-203-19007-205070	$114,566	San Diego, CA	Jan 11, 2019	Certified
SCIENTIST III I-200-18346-279418	$97,841	San Diego, CA	Dec 13, 2018	Certified
SCIENTIST III I-200-18170-138899	$94,078	SAN DIEGO, CA	Jun 25, 2018	Certified
ENGINEER III I-200-18062-452561	$99,195	SAN DIEGO, CA	Apr 13, 2018	Certified
SCIENTIST IV I-203-17072-504525	$108,285	SAN DIEGO, CA	Mar 15, 2017	CERTIFIED
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER V I-200-17066-838023	$141,939	SAN DIEGO, CA	Mar 7, 2017	CERTIFIED

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