H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSYS, Inc. | 9 | $135,000 | $112,611 - $155,709 | 100.0% |
| Covidien LP | 8 | $125,590 | $94,723 - $160,701 | 87.5% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 6 | $117,822 | $76,066 - $126,443 | 100.0% |
| Nanowear, Inc. | 5 | $125,000 | $125,000 - $139,000 | 100.0% |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 4 | $123,688 | $108,306 - $156,270 | 100.0% |
| FRITO-LAY, INC. | 2 | $131,005 | $113,610 - $148,400 | 100.0% |
| enableCV, Inc. | 2 | $118,893 | $112,195 - $125,590 | 100.0% |
| ABB International, Inc. | 2 | $152,672 | $134,805 - $170,539 | 100.0% |
| Synopsys, Inc. | 1 | $241,000 | $241,000 - $241,000 | 0.0% |
| The Chemours Company FC, LLC | 1 | $120,064 | $120,064 - $120,064 | 100.0% |
| BIOSENSE WEBSTER | 1 | $175,400 | $175,400 - $175,400 | 100.0% |
| Coherent, Inc. | 1 | $140,000 | $140,000 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| Global Technology Connection, Inc. | 1 | $102,128 | $102,128 - $102,128 | 0.0% |
| Imperative Care, Inc | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| Laborie Medical Technologies Corp | 1 | $156,077 | $156,077 - $156,077 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 47 | $125,590 | $76,066 - $241,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | CA | 5 | $125,590 |
| Austin | TX | 5 | $155,709 |
| Canonsburg | PA | 4 | $123,291 |
| State College | PA | 3 | $125,000 |
| North Haven | CT | 3 | $128,939 |
| Santa Rosa | CA | 2 | $139,464 |
| Maple Grove | MN | 2 | $120,796 |
| Midvale | UT | 2 | $118,893 |
| PLANO | TX | 2 | $131,005 |
| Campbell | CA | 1 | $200,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal R&D Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal R&D Engineer | 80 | $122,612 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $125,000 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | $122,658 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 8 | $132,295 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | $130,295 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 10 | $125,580 | 80.0% |
| 2026 | 9 | $137,280 | 88.9% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSYS, Inc. | 9 | $135,000 | 100.0% |
| Covidien LP | 8 | $125,590 | 87.5% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 6 | $117,822 | 100.0% |
| Nanowear, Inc. | 5 | $125,000 | 100.0% |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 4 | $123,688 | 100.0% |