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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $107,910 | $76,066 - $120,494 | 66.7% |
| Penumbra, Inc. | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| Synopsys, Inc. | 1 | $241,000 | $241,000 - $241,000 | 0.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 5 | $120,494 | $76,066 - $241,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | CA | 1 | $145,000 |
| St. Paul | MN | 1 | $120,494 |
These roles are variations of Principal R&D Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal R&D Engineer | 9 | $125,054 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $132,747 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $107,910 | 0.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $158,533 | 50.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $107,910 | 66.7% |
| Penumbra, Inc. | 1 | $145,000 | 100.0% |
| Synopsys, Inc. | 1 | $241,000 | 0.0% |