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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU MEDICAL, INC. | 3 | $142,800 | $142,800 - $153,026 | 66.7% |
| ANALOG DEVICES INC. | 1 | $205,927 | $205,927 - $205,927 | 100.0% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 1 | $132,267 | $132,267 - $132,267 | 100.0% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $133,095 | $133,095 - $133,095 | 100.0% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 1 | $210,503 | $210,503 - $210,503 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 7 | $142,800 | $132,267 - $210,503 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $142,800 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $132,267 |
| Beaverton | OR | 1 | $205,927 |
| Redford | MI | 1 | $133,095 |
| SAN DIEGO | CA | 1 | $153,026 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 1 | $210,503 |
These roles are variations of PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (EMBEDDED SOFTWARE) with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (EMBEDDED SOFTWARE) | 14 | $145,734 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $133,095 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $142,800 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $176,652 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $132,267 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $179,477 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU MEDICAL, INC. | 3 | $142,800 | 66.7% |
| ANALOG DEVICES INC. | 1 | $205,927 | 100.0% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 1 | $132,267 | 100.0% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $133,095 | 100.0% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 1 | $210,503 | 100.0% |