H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | 3 | $123,900 | $119,349 - $133,960 | 100.0% |
| Cat Daddy Games LLC | 2 | $97,650 | $96,300 - $99,000 | 100.0% |
| Epic Games, Inc. | 1 | $218,000 | $218,000 - $218,000 | 100.0% |
| Insomniac Games, Inc. | 1 | $128,502 | $128,502 - $128,502 | 100.0% |
| ROCKSTAR NEW ENGLAND | 1 | $78,707 | $78,707 - $78,707 | 100.0% |
| Rockstar San Diego, Inc. | 1 | $194,000 | $194,000 - $194,000 | 100.0% |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 - $185,000 | 0.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 8 | $121,625 | $78,707 - $218,000 |
| Lead | 1 | $194,000 | $194,000 - $194,000 |
| Staff | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 - $185,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $121,625 |
| Kirkland | WA | 2 | $97,650 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 1 | $194,000 |
| IRVINE | CA | 1 | $133,960 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $218,000 |
| Andover | MA | 1 | $78,707 |
| San Mateo | CA | 1 | $185,000 |
| Burbank | CA | 1 | $128,502 |
These roles are variations of ENGINE PROGRAMMER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE PROGRAMMER | Unspecified | 32 | $93,998 |
| Lead Engine Programmer | 4 | $148,722 | |
| JUNIOR ENGINE PROGRAMMER | 1 | $55,000 | |
| Senior Staff Engine Programmer | 1 | $185,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $78,707 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $119,349 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $99,000 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 3 | $128,502 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $163,980 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | 3 | $123,900 | 100.0% |
| Cat Daddy Games LLC | 2 | $97,650 | 100.0% |
| Epic Games, Inc. | 1 | $218,000 | 100.0% |
| Insomniac Games, Inc. | 1 | $128,502 | 100.0% |
| ROCKSTAR NEW ENGLAND | 1 | $78,707 | 100.0% |