H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP INC. | 4 | $155,418 | $155,418 - $170,522 | 75.0% |
| John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) | 2 | $161,426 | $148,412 - $174,440 | 100.0% |
| Finfare Money Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC | 1 | $260,400 | $260,400 - $260,400 | 100.0% |
| Triosoft LLc | 1 | $83,000 | $83,000 - $83,000 | 100.0% |
| Abnormal AI, Inc. | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 - $165,000 | 100.0% |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 1 | $127,038 | $127,038 - $127,038 | 0.0% |
| Box, Inc. | 1 | $180,960 | $180,960 - $180,960 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 4 | $155,418 | $155,418 - $170,522 |
| III | 2 | $170,480 | $160,000 - $180,960 |
| Lead | 2 | $161,426 | $148,412 - $174,440 |
| I | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 - $165,000 |
| II | 1 | $127,038 | $127,038 - $127,038 |
| Junior | 1 | $83,000 | $83,000 - $83,000 |
| Manager | 1 | $260,400 | $260,400 - $260,400 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | WA | 3 | $155,418 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $161,426 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 2 | $215,461 |
| New York | NY | 1 | $127,038 |
| Suwanee | GA | 1 | $83,000 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $180,960 |
| Irvine | CA | 1 | $160,000 |
| McKinney | TX | 1 | $165,000 |
These roles are variations of LEAD BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 7 | $151,836 | |
| Backend Software Engineer (4) | 4 | $159,194 | |
| Junior Backend Software Engineer | 2 | $91,957 | |
| Backend Software Engineer III | 2 | $170,480 | |
| BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LEAD | 1 | $140,000 | |
| Backend Software Engineering Manager | 1 | $260,400 | |
| BACK END SOFTWARE ENGINEER MANAGER | 1 | $137,502 | |
| Back End Software Engineer 1 | 1 | $165,000 | |
| Jr. Back End Software Engineer | 1 | $83,000 | |
| BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER - 5 | 1 | $130,000 | |
| Back-End Software Engineer II | 1 | $127,038 | |
| Back-End Software Engineer III | 1 | $125,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $137,725 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $155,418 | 80.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $180,960 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $162,500 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP INC. | 4 | $155,418 | 75.0% |
| John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) | 2 | $161,426 | 100.0% |
| Finfare Money Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC | 1 | $260,400 | 100.0% |
| Triosoft LLc | 1 | $83,000 | 100.0% |