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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 4 | $220,000 | $215,000 - $230,000 | 100.0% |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc | 3 | $228,800 | $160,000 - $235,664 | 100.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS | 2 | $163,217 | $134,400 - $192,035 | 100.0% |
| Maxlinear, Inc. | 1 | $198,702 | $198,702 - $198,702 | 100.0% |
| Amphenol TCS - A division of Amphenol Corporation | 1 | $175,950 | $175,950 - $175,950 | 0.0% |
| SYNAPTICS, INC | 1 | $185,723 | $185,723 - $185,723 | 100.0% |
| Blaize, Inc. | 1 | $220,000 | $220,000 - $220,000 | 100.0% |
| CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | 1 | $121,534 | $121,534 - $121,534 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 14 | $206,851 | $121,534 - $235,664 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 4 | $224,400 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 4 | $220,000 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $134,400 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 1 | $198,702 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $185,723 |
These roles are variations of Principal Field Applications Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Field Applications Engineer | 22 | $169,786 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $134,400 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $215,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $185,723 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $226,900 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $175,950 | 0.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $217,183 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 4 | $220,000 | 100.0% |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc | 3 | $228,800 | 100.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS | 2 | $163,217 | 100.0% |
| Maxlinear, Inc. | 1 | $198,702 | 100.0% |
| Amphenol TCS - A division of Amphenol Corporation | 1 | $175,950 | 0.0% |