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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 28 | $176,487 | $134,911 - $215,197 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 28 | $176,487 | $134,911 - $215,197 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 24 | $177,530 |
| Fremont | CA | 1 | $215,197 |
These roles are variations of Principal Engineer SQA with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Engineer SQA | 32 | $175,430 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | $157,046 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 5 | $168,834 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | $190,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $194,875 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $179,838 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $177,914 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 28 | $176,487 | 100.0% |