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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.C. Dean, Inc. | 9 | $90,000 | $82,472 - $95,000 | 77.8% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 8 | $142,957 | $75,130 - $191,024 | 100.0% |
| Neptune Medical Inc. | 2 | $127,500 | $120,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 2 | $128,874 | $128,874 - $128,874 | 50.0% |
| INDUS USA INC | 1 | $85,883 | $85,883 - $85,883 | 100.0% |
| AMERIFORGE GROUP INC | 1 | $124,654 | $124,654 - $124,654 | 100.0% |
| RACAR ENGINEERING LLC, DBA TOOGANN | 1 | $87,360 | $87,360 - $87,360 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 13 | $87,549 | $75,130 - $124,654 |
| Lead | 3 | $141,419 | $118,987 - $144,495 |
| Principal | 3 | $172,245 | $162,946 - $191,024 |
| IV | 2 | $128,874 | $128,874 - $128,874 |
| Staff | 2 | $127,500 | $120,000 - $135,000 |
| Senior | 1 | $87,131 | $87,131 - $87,131 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 4 | $167,596 |
| Cary | NC | 4 | $103,059 |
| Tysons | VA | 4 | $91,394 |
| McLean | VA | 3 | $83,533 |
| Portland | OR | 2 | $128,874 |
| Burlingame | CA | 2 | $127,500 |
| Raymond | OH | 1 | $85,883 |
| Riverdale | MD | 1 | $92,000 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 1 | $86,399 |
| AUBURN HILLS | MI | 1 | $87,360 |
These roles are variations of LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER - AE with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Engineer Associate | Unspecified | 17 | $81,922 |
| LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER - AE | 9 | $118,347 | |
| PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER - AE | 7 | $147,933 | |
| Sr. Design Engineer - AE | 5 | $86,272 | |
| Design Engineer - AE | Unspecified | 2 | $90,824 |
| DESIGN ENGINEER, AIRFRAME | Unspecified | 2 | $82,928 |
| DESIGN ENGINEER (AUTOMOTIVE) | Unspecified | 2 | $60,700 |
| Design Staff Engineer - Automation | 2 | $127,500 | |
| Senior Design Engineer IV – Aerodynamics | 2 | $128,874 | |
| DESIGN ENGINEER SENIOR ASSOCIATE | 1 | $71,917 | |
| DESIGN ENGINEER A | Unspecified | 1 | $71,100 |
| DESIGN ENGINEER-ASME | Unspecified | 1 | $55,000 |
| PRINCIPAL DESIGN ENGINEER (ACOUSTIC) | 1 | $140,000 | |
| DESIGN ENGINEER - ACL | Unspecified | 1 | $87,693 |
| Senior Design Engineer 1 - Automation | 1 | $114,000 | |
| Design Engineer “ Accessories | Unspecified | 1 | $85,883 |
| SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER, ATS | 1 | $75,000 | |
| Design Engineer – AST | Unspecified | 1 | $124,654 |
| DESIGN ENGINEER, ATS | Unspecified | 1 | $65,000 |
| SENIOR DESIGN ENGINER ACL | 1 | $83,616 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $105,526 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $144,495 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $103,174 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $95,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | $106,394 | 87.5% |
| 2026 | 2 | $88,774 | 50.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.C. Dean, Inc. | 9 | $90,000 | 77.8% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 8 | $142,957 | 100.0% |
| Neptune Medical Inc. | 2 | $127,500 | 100.0% |
| DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 2 | $128,874 | 50.0% |
| INDUS USA INC | 1 | $85,883 | 100.0% |