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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 2 | $207,900 | $207,900 - $207,900 | 100.0% |
| AUTODESK, INC. | 2 | $155,688 | $134,576 - $176,800 | 100.0% |
| DNANEXUS, INC. | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| NORC | 1 | $121,353 | $121,353 - $121,353 | 100.0% |
| Nuance Communications, Inc. | 1 | $204,750 | $204,750 - $204,750 | 100.0% |
| SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | 1 | $170,300 | $170,300 - $170,300 | 100.0% |
| UPSTART NETWORK, INC. | 1 | $242,000 | $242,000 - $242,000 | 100.0% |
| Zimmer, Inc. | 1 | $126,381 | $126,381 - $126,381 | 100.0% |
| Deep Health, Inc. | 1 | $210,000 | $210,000 - $210,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 11 | $176,800 | $121,353 - $242,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 2 | $190,150 |
| Seattle | WA | 2 | $207,900 |
| San Francisco | CA | 2 | $155,688 |
| San Mateo | CA | 1 | $242,000 |
| Burlington | MA | 1 | $204,750 |
| Warsaw | IN | 1 | $126,381 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $121,353 |
| Mountain View | CA | 1 | $130,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Research Scientist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Scientist | 19 | $172,359 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $134,576 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $192,350 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $242,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $165,566 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $170,300 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 2 | $207,900 | 100.0% |
| AUTODESK, INC. | 2 | $155,688 | 100.0% |
| DNANEXUS, INC. | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |
| NORC | 1 | $121,353 | 100.0% |
| Nuance Communications, Inc. | 1 | $204,750 | 100.0% |