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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV LLC | 14 | $169,517 | $158,867 - $186,287 | 100.0% |
| PayPal, Inc. | 2 | $255,906 | $230,829 - $280,982 | 100.0% |
| HENRY SCHEIN, INC. | 1 | $144,000 | $144,000 - $144,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 9 | $164,745 | $158,867 - $173,897 |
| II | 5 | $184,926 | $172,575 - $186,287 |
| Unspecified | 3 | $230,829 | $144,000 - $280,982 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo | CA | 13 | $166,458 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $255,906 |
| McKinney | TX | 1 | $172,575 |
| Melville | NY | 1 | $144,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal, IT Software Engineer 1 with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal, IT Software Engineer 1 | 9 | $165,123 | |
| Principal, IT Software Engineer 2 | 5 | $181,939 | |
| PRINCIPLE MTS, SOFTWARE ENGINEER | Unspecified | 2 | $223,178 |
| Principal ETL Software Engineer II | 1 | $150,000 | |
| Principle, IT Software Engineer | Unspecified | 1 | $144,000 |
| Prinicipal MTS, Software Engineer | Unspecified | 1 | $280,982 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $230,829 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $144,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $160,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 10 | $176,993 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $164,541 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV LLC | 14 | $169,517 | 100.0% |
| PayPal, Inc. | 2 | $255,906 | 100.0% |
| HENRY SCHEIN, INC. | 1 | $144,000 | 100.0% |