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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 5 | $160,000 | $141,941 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 3 | $141,075 | $128,419 - $141,669 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 8 | $144,062 | $128,419 - $175,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas | CA | 5 | $160,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $135,044 |
These roles are variations of Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering | 10 | $148,829 | |
| Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering [SOC: 17-2071.00] | 1 | $146,182 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $141,372 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $167,500 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $169,290 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $146,182 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 5 | $160,000 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 3 | $141,075 | 100.0% |