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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChampionX Resources Inc. | 7 | $98,000 | $93,555 - $117,478 | 100.0% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 3 | $114,664 | $95,000 - $114,800 | 100.0% |
| SI Group, Inc. | 3 | $135,117 | $128,000 - $137,143 | 100.0% |
| ECOLAB USA, INC, | 2 | $91,500 | $90,000 - $93,000 | 100.0% |
| EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES, INC. | 1 | $69,920 | $69,920 - $69,920 | 0.0% |
| HYDROMER INC. | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 - $105,000 | 100.0% |
| Scientific Horizons Consulting LLC | 1 | $170,000 | $170,000 - $170,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 18 | $102,705 | $69,920 - $170,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land | TX | 7 | $98,000 |
| Morgantown | WV | 3 | $135,117 |
| Indianapolis | IN | 2 | $104,832 |
| Concord | NC | 1 | $105,000 |
| Orange | CA | 1 | $170,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $114,800 |
| Lancaster | PA | 1 | $69,920 |
| Eagan | MN | 1 | $90,000 |
| Houston | TX | 1 | $93,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Chemist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Chemist | 44 | $98,007 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $128,000 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | 1 | $90,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $96,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $97,500 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $110,892 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $109,900 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChampionX Resources Inc. | 7 | $98,000 | 100.0% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 3 | $114,664 | 100.0% |
| SI Group, Inc. | 3 | $135,117 | 100.0% |
| ECOLAB USA, INC, | 2 | $91,500 | 100.0% |
| EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES, INC. | 1 | $69,920 | 0.0% |