H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 2 | $207,130 | $199,355 - $214,904 | 100.0% |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $156,100 | $156,100 - $156,100 | 100.0% |
| MQ Prime LLC | 1 | $210,000 | $210,000 - $210,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 4 | $204,678 | $156,100 - $214,904 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 2 | $207,130 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $156,100 |
| La Jolla | CA | 1 | $210,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Security Researcher with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Security Researcher | 7 | $172,227 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $156,100 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $210,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $199,355 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $214,904 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 2 | $207,130 | 100.0% |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $156,100 | 100.0% |
| MQ Prime LLC | 1 | $210,000 | 100.0% |