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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 25 | $222,750 | $173,147 - $261,828 | 96.0% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 11 | $127,000 | $105,000 - $161,787 | 90.9% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 2 | $140,920 | $140,920 - $140,920 | 100.0% |
| NIO USA Inc. | 1 | $170,000 | $170,000 - $170,000 | 100.0% |
| Eridu Corporation | 1 | $215,592 | $215,592 - $215,592 | 100.0% |
| Cruise LLC | 1 | $217,900 | $217,900 - $217,900 | 100.0% |
| Auradine, Inc. | 1 | $190,000 | $190,000 - $190,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 42 | $210,397 | $105,000 - $261,828 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | CA | 9 | $232,660 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 7 | $160,000 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 6 | $218,559 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $140,920 |
| AUSTIN | TX | 3 | $220,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $201,330 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $112,500 |
| Chandler | AZ | 2 | $127,000 |
| Saratoga | CA | 1 | $215,592 |
| Westlake Village | CA | 1 | $117,000 |
These roles are variations of HARDWARE DESIGN STAFF ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDWARE DESIGN STAFF ENGINEER | 94 | $147,527 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $172,450 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $205,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 10 | $216,059 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 13 | $216,712 | 92.3% |
| 2025 | 7 | $190,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 5 | $140,920 | 80.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 25 | $222,750 | 96.0% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 11 | $127,000 | 90.9% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 2 | $140,920 | 100.0% |
| NIO USA Inc. | 1 | $170,000 | 100.0% |
| Eridu Corporation | 1 | $215,592 | 100.0% |