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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHTMATTER, INC. | 7 | $175,000 | $155,000 - $221,000 | 100.0% |
| AEVA, INC | 3 | $200,000 | $200,000 - $225,000 | 66.7% |
| Quintessent Inc. | 3 | $135,000 | $135,000 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| Analog Photonics LLC | 2 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| PRINCETEL, INC. | 2 | $102,500 | $100,000 - $105,000 | 100.0% |
| OpenLight Photonics, Inc. | 1 | $147,763 | $147,763 - $147,763 | 100.0% |
| PsiQuantum Corp. | 1 | $140,920 | $140,920 - $140,920 | 100.0% |
| AYAR LABS, INC. | 1 | $162,032 | $162,032 - $162,032 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 8 | $137,960 | $100,000 - $162,032 |
| Senior | 7 | $175,000 | $120,000 - $200,000 |
| Staff | 5 | $215,000 | $170,000 - $225,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | MA | 6 | $162,500 |
| Mountain View | CA | 6 | $207,500 |
| Goleta | CA | 3 | $145,000 |
| Hamilton | NJ | 2 | $102,500 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $162,032 |
| Seattle | WA | 1 | $140,920 |
These roles are variations of PHOTONICS DESIGN ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOTONIC DESIGN ENGINEER | Unspecified | 13 | $126,824 |
| PHOTONICS DESIGN ENGINEER | Unspecified | 10 | $78,562 |
| Sr. Photonics Design Engineer | 9 | $156,111 | |
| Staff Photonics Design Engineer | 5 | $201,870 | |
| LEAD PHOTONICS DESIGN ENGINEER | 1 | $150,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $162,032 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $147,763 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $157,500 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $175,000 | 80.0% |
| 2026 | 5 | $178,350 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHTMATTER, INC. | 7 | $175,000 | 100.0% |
| AEVA, INC | 3 | $200,000 | 66.7% |
| Quintessent Inc. | 3 | $135,000 | 100.0% |
| Analog Photonics LLC | 2 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| PRINCETEL, INC. | 2 | $102,500 | 100.0% |