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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 7 | $177,341 | $148,300 - $189,200 | 100.0% |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 1 | $134,597 | $134,597 - $134,597 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 8 | $169,171 | $134,597 - $189,200 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 2 | $178,672 |
| Bellevue | WA | 1 | $189,200 |
| Cupertino | CA | 1 | $180,003 |
| Auburn Hills | MI | 1 | $161,000 |
| Redmond | WA | 1 | $161,000 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 1 | $134,597 |
| Novi | MI | 1 | $148,300 |
These roles are variations of Principal Hardware Applications Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Hardware Applications Engineer | 10 | $166,350 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $134,597 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $178,672 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $161,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $168,750 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 7 | $177,341 | 100.0% |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 1 | $134,597 | 100.0% |