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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 6 | $112,500 | $100,506 - $120,357 | 50.0% |
| Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. | 2 | $142,241 | $136,323 - $148,158 | 100.0% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2 | $219,460 | $219,460 - $219,460 | 100.0% |
| SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 1 | $140,000 | $140,000 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| SIFIVE INC. | 1 | $184,662 | $184,662 - $184,662 | 100.0% |
| F.TECH R&D NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 1 | $98,987 | $98,987 - $98,987 | 100.0% |
| GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC. | 1 | $154,086 | $154,086 - $154,086 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 15 | $136,323 | $98,987 - $219,460 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville | CA | 2 | $105,253 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $219,460 |
| Norwood | MA | 2 | $142,241 |
| Chandler | AZ | 2 | $109,149 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 1 | $184,662 |
| Allen | TX | 1 | $160,000 |
| Troy | OH | 1 | $98,987 |
| Allentown | PA | 1 | $115,000 |
| Indianapolis | IN | 1 | $140,000 |
| Richardson | TX | 1 | $154,086 |
These roles are variations of Principal Engineer - Design with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Engineer - Design | 28 | $115,829 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $104,494 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $115,000 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | 3 | $115,000 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 1 | $184,662 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $136,323 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 5 | $160,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 6 | $112,500 | 50.0% |
| Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. | 2 | $142,241 | 100.0% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2 | $219,460 | 100.0% |
| SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC | 1 | $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 1 | $140,000 | 100.0% |