H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 12 | $161,784 | $137,275 - $188,500 | 100.0% |
| SANDISK CORPORATION | 6 | $213,512 | $205,482 - $230,466 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $170,872 | $170,872 - $170,872 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 19 | $175,000 | $137,275 - $230,466 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas | CA | 8 | $181,750 |
| San Jose | CA | 3 | $170,872 |
| Los Gatos | CA | 1 | $162,485 |
| LOS GATOS | CA | 1 | $188,500 |
| Fremont | CA | 1 | $213,512 |
| Mountain House | CA | 1 | $230,466 |
| Newark | CA | 1 | $175,000 |
| Sandy Springs | GA | 1 | $145,000 |
| MILPITAS | CA | 1 | $161,082 |
| Livermore | CA | 1 | $147,368 |
These roles are variations of Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | 33 | $164,159 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $162,485 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $175,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | $147,368 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 6 | $213,512 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 12 | $161,784 | 100.0% |
| SANDISK CORPORATION | 6 | $213,512 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $170,872 | 100.0% |