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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 11 | $218,000 | $176,472 - $280,000 | 90.9% |
| NARVAR, INC. | 2 | $195,000 | $190,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| Netflix, Inc. | 1 | $163,550 | $163,550 - $163,550 | 100.0% |
| Sync Computing Corp. | 1 | $230,000 | $230,000 - $230,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 12 | $197,500 | $176,472 - $280,000 |
| Unspecified | 1 | $163,550 | $163,550 - $163,550 |
| Lead | 1 | $230,000 | $230,000 - $230,000 |
| Manager | 1 | $227,392 | $227,392 - $227,392 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | CA | 4 | $228,696 |
| Fremont | CA | 1 | $220,000 |
| King of Prussia | PA | 1 | $190,000 |
| Leander | TX | 1 | $163,550 |
| MAMMOTH LAKES | CA | 1 | $195,000 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $230,000 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 1 | $195,000 |
| SAN DIEGO | CA | 1 | $218,000 |
| San Mateo | CA | 1 | $200,000 |
| Baltimore | MD | 1 | $230,000 |
These roles are variations of DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ENGINEER II with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFF DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ENGINEER | 16 | $195,773 | |
| DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ENGINEER II | 12 | $108,781 | |
| DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ENGINEER I | 7 | $82,051 | |
| Distributed System Engineer | Unspecified | 2 | $141,419 |
| Mgr Distributed Systems - Eng | 1 | $227,392 | |
| Distributed Systems Engineer 3 | 1 | $205,000 | |
| Lead Distributed Systems Engineer | 1 | $230,000 | |
| MANAGER, DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | 1 | $167,523 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $230,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $190,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | $195,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $191,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $230,000 | 80.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $163,550 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 11 | $218,000 | 90.9% |
| NARVAR, INC. | 2 | $195,000 | 100.0% |
| Netflix, Inc. | 1 | $163,550 | 100.0% |
| Sync Computing Corp. | 1 | $230,000 | 100.0% |