H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 25 | $170,872 | $134,466 - $206,000 | 100.0% |
| The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation | 5 | $176,500 | $137,500 - $198,000 | 100.0% |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 4 | $129,033 | $109,595 - $171,080 | 75.0% |
| Sonos, Inc. | 3 | $162,510 | $124,821 - $176,000 | 100.0% |
| ProKarma, Inc. | 3 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 2 | $134,000 | $134,000 - $134,000 | 100.0% |
| RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC. | 2 | $135,959 | $119,475 - $152,443 | 100.0% |
| TELESIGN CORPORATION | 2 | $177,500 | $170,000 - $185,000 | 50.0% |
| AETNA RESOURCES LLC | 2 | $174,097 | $150,000 - $198,194 | 100.0% |
| Workday, Inc. | 1 | $234,800 | $234,800 - $234,800 | 100.0% |
| ANCESTRY.COM OPERATIONS, INC. | 1 | $166,635 | $166,635 - $166,635 | 100.0% |
| Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. | 1 | $129,000 | $129,000 - $129,000 | 100.0% |
| CURO Management LLC | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| LinkSquares, Inc. | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 - $175,000 | 0.0% |
| Obsidian Security | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 56 | $166,709 | $109,595 - $234,800 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 11 | $166,783 |
| Boston | MA | 4 | $183,250 |
| Westford | MA | 3 | $200,000 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 3 | $166,488 |
| San Diego | CA | 3 | $150,810 |
| Seattle | WA | 3 | $134,000 |
| Sumner | WA | 2 | $135,959 |
| Bothell | WA | 2 | $177,500 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $194,026 |
| Des Plaines | IL | 1 | $161,367 |
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 | 75 | $161,031 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | $160,933 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 8 | $138,968 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | $155,830 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 15 | $170,000 | 80.0% |
| 2025 | 11 | $180,062 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 7 | $178,848 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 25 | $170,872 | 100.0% |
| The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation | 5 | $176,500 | 100.0% |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 4 | $129,033 | 75.0% |
| Sonos, Inc. | 3 | $162,510 | 100.0% |
| ProKarma, Inc. | 3 | $130,000 | 100.0% |