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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 14 | $134,493 | $105,269 - $153,504 | 78.6% |
| CALAMP WIRELESS NETWORKS CORPORATION | 4 | $127,993 | $113,575 - $145,946 | 100.0% |
| Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. | 2 | $236,257 | $208,000 - $264,514 | 100.0% |
| CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | 1 | $164,676 | $164,676 - $164,676 | 100.0% |
| INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AMERICAS CORP. | 1 | $233,394 | $233,394 - $233,394 | 100.0% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 1 | $216,871 | $216,871 - $216,871 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 23 | $136,552 | $105,269 - $264,514 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 11 | $145,000 |
| Eden Prairie | MN | 4 | $127,993 |
| Chandler | AZ | 4 | $126,392 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $233,394 |
| Portland | OR | 1 | $164,676 |
| Colorado Springs | CO | 1 | $120,000 |
| Roseville | CA | 1 | $141,000 |
These roles are variations of ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL - FIRMWARE with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL - FIRMWARE | 82 | $143,332 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $113,575 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $127,993 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $141,189 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $134,545 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $134,493 | 80.0% |
| 2026 | 5 | $216,871 | 80.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 14 | $134,493 | 78.6% |
| CALAMP WIRELESS NETWORKS CORPORATION | 4 | $127,993 | 100.0% |
| Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. | 2 | $236,257 | 100.0% |
| CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | 1 | $164,676 | 100.0% |
| INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AMERICAS CORP. | 1 | $233,394 | 100.0% |