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. | 8 | $218,571 | $180,000 - $240,000 | 75.0% |
| NIO USA Inc. | 1 | $170,000 | $170,000 - $170,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 9 | $216,712 | $170,000 - $240,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | CA | 3 | $216,712 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 1 | $240,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $170,000 |
These roles are variations of Hardware Design Staff Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Design Staff Engineer | 20 | $155,599 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $170,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $240,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $216,712 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $222,750 | 33.3% |
| 2026 | 1 | $220,430 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 8 | $218,571 | 75.0% |
| NIO USA Inc. | 1 | $170,000 | 100.0% |