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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 6 | $176,000 | $104,083 - $217,000 | 100.0% |
| Apra Labs Inc. | 4 | $165,000 | $165,000 - $165,000 | 75.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 10 | $165,000 | $104,083 - $217,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | CA | 3 | $153,000 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 3 | $181,000 |
| Lake Elmo | MN | 2 | $165,000 |
| New York | NY | 2 | $165,000 |
These roles are variations of Hardware Design Principal Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Design Principal Engineer | 13 | $160,268 | |
| HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER IV | 3 | $98,187 | |
| HARDWARE DESGIN ENGINEER | Unspecified | 1 | $70,000 |
| HARDWAREDESIGN SENIOR ENGINEER | 1 | $93,500 | |
| JUNIOR HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER | 1 | $66,900 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | $165,000 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 2 | $142,542 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $176,500 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $165,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $194,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 6 | $176,000 | 100.0% |
| Apra Labs Inc. | 4 | $165,000 | 75.0% |