H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodFiling Growth
54 → 71 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synopsys, Inc. | 65 | $147,000 | $97,920 - $220,590 | 90.8% |
| ANSYS, Inc. | 39 | $118,565 | $73,091 - $185,869 | 100.0% |
| The Vanguard Group | 34 | $153,129 | $83,507 - $171,780 | 97.1% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 29 | $156,000 | $108,000 - $230,670 | 100.0% |
| HCA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LP | 23 | $90,314 | $76,315 - $115,464 | 91.3% |
| ASML US LP | 13 | $139,400 | $100,006 - $160,597 | 100.0% |
| ANSYS, lnc. | 11 | $124,799 | $86,653 - $158,301 | 90.9% |
| Rohde Schwarz USA, Inc. | 10 | $150,000 | $104,800 - $184,080 | 70.0% |
| dSPACE, Inc. | 10 | $89,000 | $80,000 - $101,769 | 90.0% |
| Autoliv ASP, Inc. | 7 | $100,790 | $82,216 - $121,366 | 100.0% |
| AUDIBLE, INC. | 7 | $150,000 | $132,400 - $170,400 | 100.0% |
| STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. | 5 | $110,000 | $85,000 - $180,003 | 100.0% |
| Schneider Electric USA, Inc. | 4 | $114,285 | $90,789 - $132,309 | 75.0% |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 4 | $102,500 | $94,500 - $113,081 | 100.0% |
| SNAP INC. | 4 | $140,460 | $116,938 - $145,725 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 211 | $105,000 | $52,042 - $184,080 |
| Staff | 60 | $151,546 | $92,666 - $205,000 |
| IV | 45 | $150,000 | $106,038 - $185,120 |
| I | 37 | $90,000 | $65,000 - $185,000 |
| Principal | 15 | $185,869 | $152,160 - $230,670 |
| Senior | 15 | $107,515 | $77,251 - $145,310 |
| Unspecified | 4 | $115,268 | $104,698 - $120,684 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 26 | $159,500 |
| Malvern | PA | 22 | $152,813 |
| Austin | TX | 21 | $115,268 |
| Nashville | TN | 17 | $94,973 |
| Wixom | MI | 10 | $89,000 |
| Ann Arbor | MI | 9 | $101,000 |
| Hillsboro | OR | 9 | $132,246 |
| Canonsburg | PA | 8 | $96,450 |
| San Jose | CA | 7 | $123,000 |
| Plano | TX | 7 | $160,000 |
These roles are variations of Application Engineer II with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Engineer II | 317 | $95,695 | |
| Applications Engineer, Sr. II | 235 | $105,278 | |
| APPLICATION ENGINEER I | 93 | $82,191 | |
| Application Engineer IV | 56 | $140,458 | |
| Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer | 40 | $145,396 | |
| Application Engineering Senior Staff Engineer | 20 | $149,520 | |
| Applications Engineering, Sr. Engineer | 13 | $106,414 | |
| Application Engineering Principal Engineer | 8 | $198,220 | |
| Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer | 7 | $172,435 | |
| Applications Engineering, Engineer | Unspecified | 4 | $113,980 |
| Application Engineering Senior Engineer | 2 | $108,500 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | $102,663 | 94.4% |
| 2022 | 34 | $99,130 | 97.1% |
| 2023 | 42 | $113,694 | 92.9% |
| 2024 | 72 | $112,143 | 94.4% |
| 2025 | 71 | $126,589 | 88.7% |
| 2026 | 114 | $137,249 | 96.5% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synopsys, Inc. | 65 | $147,000 | 90.8% |
| ANSYS, Inc. | 39 | $118,565 | 100.0% |
| The Vanguard Group | 34 | $153,129 | 97.1% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 29 | $156,000 | 100.0% |
| HCA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LP | 23 | $90,314 | 91.3% |