H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | 5 | $90,000 | $90,000 - $90,000 | 100.0% |
| Parsons Transportation Group Inc. | 4 | $169,826 | $161,460 - $173,796 | 100.0% |
| EVONIK CORPORATION | 3 | $124,131 | $119,392 - $143,819 | 100.0% |
| Woodside Energy USA Services Inc | 3 | $249,170 | $231,504 - $270,800 | 66.7% |
| WORLEY GROUP, INC. | 3 | $186,534 | $170,560 - $194,000 | 100.0% |
| Open Systems Technologies, Inc. | 2 | $117,169 | $109,337 - $125,000 | 100.0% |
| Covidien LP | 2 | $119,996 | $119,933 - $120,058 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI ENERGY USA Inc. | 2 | $128,683 | $117,666 - $139,700 | 100.0% |
| SOLAR LANDSCAPE LLC | 2 | $142,000 | $142,000 - $142,000 | 100.0% |
| THALES AVIONICS, INC. | 2 | $167,068 | $146,973 - $187,163 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC. | 2 | $190,000 | $185,000 - $195,000 | 100.0% |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 - $165,000 | 100.0% |
| BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY USA, INC. | 1 | $218,400 | $218,400 - $218,400 | 100.0% |
| CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY, INC. | 1 | $103,200 | $103,200 - $103,200 | 0.0% |
| Covestro LLC | 1 | $162,500 | $162,500 - $162,500 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 40 | $153,487 | $90,000 - $270,800 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 8 | $202,467 |
| Juno Beach | FL | 4 | $90,000 |
| Theodore | AL | 3 | $124,131 |
| Albany | NY | 2 | $174,657 |
| Oakland | CA | 2 | $170,454 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $176,639 |
| Asbury Park | NJ | 2 | $142,000 |
| Medina | MN | 2 | $117,169 |
| North Haven | CT | 2 | $119,996 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 2 | $190,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Project Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Engineer | 75 | $135,053 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $124,131 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | 9 | $90,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $194,500 | 83.3% |
| 2024 | 6 | $134,410 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 6 | $153,500 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 8 | $146,454 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | 5 | $90,000 | 100.0% |
| Parsons Transportation Group Inc. | 4 | $169,826 | 100.0% |
| EVONIK CORPORATION | 3 | $124,131 | 100.0% |
| Woodside Energy USA Services Inc | 3 | $249,170 | 66.7% |
| WORLEY GROUP, INC. | 3 | $186,534 | 100.0% |