H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC | 7 | $81,682 | $63,794 - $94,396 | 71.4% |
| PACIFIC DATA IMAGES, INC. | 5 | $100,000 | $85,509 - $128,000 | 60.0% |
| WALT DISNEY PICTURES | 5 | $89,868 | $88,107 - $108,160 | 40.0% |
| BLUE SKY STUDIOS, INC. | 2 | $99,290 | $93,579 - $105,000 | 100.0% |
| BIG RED BUTTON ENTERTAINMENT,INC. | 1 | $89,627 | $89,627 - $89,627 | 100.0% |
| MTV NETWORKS, A DIVISION OF VIACOM INTERNATIONAL, | 1 | $43,618 | $43,618 - $43,618 | 100.0% |
| Naughty Dog a limited liability company | 1 | $158,450 | $158,450 - $158,450 | 100.0% |
| NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS INC. | 1 | $93,600 | $93,600 - $93,600 | 100.0% |
| Insomniac Games, Inc. | 1 | $78,000 | $78,000 - $78,000 | 100.0% |
| Brazen Animation, LLC | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 - $50,000 | 0.0% |
| DIGITAL DOMAIN MEDIA GROUP | 1 | $46,800 | $46,800 - $46,800 | 100.0% |
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION TELEVISION POST-PRODUCTION, I | 1 | $119,704 | $119,704 - $119,704 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 27 | $89,868 | $43,618 - $158,450 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENDALE | CA | 8 | $85,775 |
| BURBANK | CA | 7 | $88,107 |
| REDWOOD CITY | CA | 5 | $100,000 |
| GREENWICH | CT | 2 | $99,290 |
| Burbank | CA | 1 | $93,600 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 1 | $158,450 |
| DALLAS | TX | 1 | $50,000 |
| EL SEGUNDO | CA | 1 | $89,627 |
| PORT ST. LUCIE | FL | 1 | $46,800 |
These roles are variations of CHARACTER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARACTER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | 27 | $90,352 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | $86,597 | 100.0% |
| 2011 | 2 | $65,801 | 50.0% |
| 2012 | 4 | $83,397 | 100.0% |
| 2013 | 1 | $108,160 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 7 | $93,579 | 57.1% |
| 2015 | 5 | $89,868 | 60.0% |
| 2016 | 4 | $85,654 | 75.0% |
| 2020 | 2 | $126,025 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC | 7 | $81,682 | 71.4% |
| PACIFIC DATA IMAGES, INC. | 5 | $100,000 | 60.0% |
| WALT DISNEY PICTURES | 5 | $89,868 | 40.0% |
| BLUE SKY STUDIOS, INC. | 2 | $99,290 | 100.0% |
| BIG RED BUTTON ENTERTAINMENT,INC. | 1 | $89,627 | 100.0% |