H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 3 | $150,810 | $134,466 - $170,872 | 100.0% |
| AETNA RESOURCES LLC | 1 | $198,194 | $198,194 - $198,194 | 100.0% |
| CURO Management LLC | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| Obsidian Security | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| Sonos, Inc. | 1 | $124,821 | $124,821 - $124,821 | 100.0% |
| VOLTA CHARGING INDUSTRIES, LLC | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 - $200,000 | 0.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 8 | $172,936 | $124,821 - $200,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | MA | 1 | $198,194 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $150,810 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 1 | $200,000 |
| Santa Barbara | CA | 1 | $124,821 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 1 | $170,872 |
| Wichita | KS | 1 | $175,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Software Development Engineer in Test with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Development Engineer in Test | 11 | $166,206 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $170,872 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $198,194 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $150,810 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $200,000 | 50.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $134,466 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 3 | $150,810 | 100.0% |
| AETNA RESOURCES LLC | 1 | $198,194 | 100.0% |
| CURO Management LLC | 1 | $175,000 | 100.0% |
| Obsidian Security | 1 | $200,000 | 100.0% |
| Sonos, Inc. | 1 | $124,821 | 100.0% |