Astera Labs vs Optimal

H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026

Astera Labs

Median Salary

$217,630

Salary Range (P25–P75)

$216,091 $218,000

Total Filings

9

Wage Level Distribution

Level II 22.2%
Level IV 77.8%

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
0
$100–125K
0
$125–150K
0
$150–175K
2
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
5
$225–250K
0
$250K+
2

Optimal

Median Salary

$98,301

Salary Range (P25–P75)

$90,896 $107,203

Total Filings

15

Wage Level Distribution

Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
8
$100–125K
6
$125–150K
1
$150–175K
0
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
0
$225–250K
0
$250K+
0

Stats · FY2026

Astera Labs Optimal
Median $217,630 $98,301
P25 – P75 $216,091 – $218,000 $90,896 – $107,203
Filings 9 15

Wage Levels

Astera Labs

Wage Level Distribution

Level II 22.2%
Level IV 77.8%

Optimal

Wage Level Distribution

Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%

Salary Distribution

Astera Labs

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
0
$100–125K
0
$125–150K
0
$150–175K
2
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
5
$225–250K
0
$250K+
2

Optimal

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
8
$100–125K
6
$125–150K
1
$150–175K
0
$175–200K
0
$200–225K
0
$225–250K
0
$250K+
0