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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY | 5 | $89,000 | $87,125 - $99,715 | 100.0% |
| Automated Video Inspection Devices, Corporation | 4 | $135,188 | $135,187 - $141,947 | 75.0% |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | 3 | $127,754 | $118,000 - $127,754 | 100.0% |
| PACIVUSA, LLC | 2 | $128,859 | $126,643 - $131,076 | 100.0% |
| AVIATRIX SYSTEMS, INC. | 2 | $192,941 | $192,941 - $192,941 | 0.0% |
| DISCOVER BANK | 2 | $106,416 | $104,832 - $108,000 | 50.0% |
| SS&C TECHNOLOGIES, INC | 2 | $143,232 | $120,000 - $166,463 | 100.0% |
| Discover Products Inc. | 2 | $125,000 | $115,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 2 | $134,587 | $127,026 - $142,147 | 100.0% |
| Moderna Services | 1 | $172,744 | $172,744 - $172,744 | 100.0% |
| QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $116,480 | $116,480 - $116,480 | 100.0% |
| SKELLIG AUTOMATION US LLC | 1 | $167,003 | $167,003 - $167,003 | 100.0% |
| SMS group Inc. | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $146,400 | $146,400 - $146,400 | 100.0% |
| AUTODESK, INC. | 1 | $163,613 | $163,613 - $163,613 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 39 | $131,076 | $87,125 - $192,941 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | TX | 4 | $88,500 |
| Riverwoods | IL | 4 | $122,877 |
| Waltham | MA | 3 | $139,922 |
| Portsmouth | NH | 3 | $135,188 |
| West Greenwich | RI | 2 | $128,859 |
| Cambridge | MA | 2 | $156,372 |
| San Francisco | CA | 2 | $166,016 |
| Oceanside | CA | 2 | $134,587 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $131,440 |
| WESTFORD | MA | 1 | $167,003 |
These roles are variations of Principal Automation Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Automation Engineer | 73 | $129,096 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $106,163 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $98,500 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $135,094 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $135,188 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 15 | $126,643 | 93.3% |
| 2026 | 8 | $144,274 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY | 5 | $89,000 | 100.0% |
| Automated Video Inspection Devices, Corporation | 4 | $135,188 | 75.0% |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | 3 | $127,754 | 100.0% |
| PACIVUSA, LLC | 2 | $128,859 | 100.0% |
| AVIATRIX SYSTEMS, INC. | 2 | $192,941 | 0.0% |