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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLA Corporation | 2 | $191,049 | $173,845 - $208,253 | 100.0% |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 1 | $212,625 | $212,625 - $212,625 | 100.0% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $142,725 | $142,725 - $142,725 | 100.0% |
| Novantas, Inc. | 1 | $113,214 | $113,214 - $113,214 | 100.0% |
| SNAP INC. | 1 | $162,282 | $162,282 - $162,282 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3 | $162,282 | $113,214 - $173,845 |
| Unspecified | 2 | $177,675 | $142,725 - $212,625 |
| Manager | 1 | $208,253 | $208,253 - $208,253 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas | CA | 2 | $191,049 |
| Bedford | MA | 1 | $113,214 |
| Boulder | CO | 1 | $162,282 |
| Redmond | WA | 1 | $142,725 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 1 | $212,625 |
These roles are variations of Optical Engineer 4 with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Engineer IV | 3 | $149,780 | |
| Optical Engineering | Unspecified | 3 | $140,235 |
| JR OPTICAL ENGINEER | 1 | $106,000 | |
| Optical Engineering Manager | 1 | $208,253 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $142,725 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $208,253 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $173,845 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $162,282 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $113,214 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $212,625 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLA Corporation | 2 | $191,049 | 100.0% |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 1 | $212,625 | 100.0% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $142,725 | 100.0% |
| Novantas, Inc. | 1 | $113,214 | 100.0% |
| SNAP INC. | 1 | $162,282 | 100.0% |