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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC. | 40 | $88,905 | $41,704 - $185,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 19 | $94,100 | $53,539 - $128,900 |
| I | 16 | $80,000 | $41,704 - $185,000 |
| III | 4 | $123,972 | $104,832 - $135,000 |
| Unspecified | 1 | $91,200 | $91,200 - $91,200 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | CA | 17 | $88,000 |
| Seattle | WA | 13 | $100,318 |
| SANTA BARBARA | CA | 2 | $74,750 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $74,942 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 1 | $109,600 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 1 | $95,300 |
| Tempe | AZ | 1 | $115,000 |
| Bellevue | WA | 1 | $89,809 |
| Washington | DC | 1 | $68,370 |
| BELLEVUE | WA | 1 | $93,390 |
These roles are variations of Ontologist II with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontologist II | 19 | $92,081 | |
| Ontologist I | 16 | $77,030 | |
| SENIOR ONTOLOGIST | 9 | $96,311 | |
| ONTOLOGIST | Unspecified | 6 | $112,060 |
| PRINCIPAL ONTOLOGIST | 4 | $118,270 | |
| Ontologist III | 4 | $121,944 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $59,539 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 13 | $82,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | $88,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | $92,295 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $92,555 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 8 | $115,572 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC. | 40 | $88,905 | 100.0% |