H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. | 6 | $120,495 | $103,646 - $127,462 | 100.0% |
| OATH HOLDINGS INC. | 4 | $203,958 | $191,754 - $258,501 | 100.0% |
| E2OPEN, INC. | 2 | $143,332 | $141,750 - $144,914 | 100.0% |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | 2 | $99,486 | $79,268 - $119,704 | 100.0% |
| Gemini Space Station, LLC | 1 | $172,000 | $172,000 - $172,000 | 100.0% |
| GEN DIGITAL INC. | 1 | $185,200 | $185,200 - $185,200 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $142,464 | $142,464 - $142,464 | 100.0% |
| Nexxen Inc. | 1 | $210,000 | $210,000 - $210,000 | 100.0% |
| NORTONLIFELOCK INC. | 1 | $180,000 | $180,000 - $180,000 | 100.0% |
| SAAMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| Sensel, Inc. | 1 | $230,000 | $230,000 - $230,000 | 100.0% |
| St. Jude Medical Cardiology Division | 1 | $210,000 | $210,000 - $210,000 | 100.0% |
| The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | 1 | $102,900 | $102,900 - $102,900 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | 1 | $111,500 | $111,500 - $111,500 | 100.0% |
| Cleveland Clinic | 1 | $99,757 | $99,757 - $99,757 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 27 | $144,914 | $79,268 - $270,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | PA | 6 | $120,495 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 4 | $203,958 |
| Rolling Meadows | IL | 2 | $143,332 |
| Lemont | IL | 2 | $99,486 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $142,464 |
| Mountain House | CA | 1 | $175,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 1 | $185,200 |
| PLANO | TX | 1 | $210,000 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $210,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $270,000 |
These roles are variations of PRINCIPAL RESEARCH ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL RESEARCH ENGINEER | 149 | $125,387 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $180,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $147,700 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $143,332 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | $119,247 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 7 | $172,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $127,462 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. | 6 | $120,495 | 100.0% |
| OATH HOLDINGS INC. | 4 | $203,958 | 100.0% |
| E2OPEN, INC. | 2 | $143,332 | 100.0% |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | 2 | $99,486 | 100.0% |
| Gemini Space Station, LLC | 1 | $172,000 | 100.0% |