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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications, Inc. | 9 | $131,685 | $110,800 - $152,069 | 66.7% |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | 2 | $142,461 | $139,922 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| ILLUMINAS | 1 | $260,000 | $260,000 - $260,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 12 | $135,762 | $110,800 - $260,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Village | CO | 4 | $130,292 |
| Burlington | MA | 2 | $142,461 |
These roles are variations of Principal Software Engineer I with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Engineer I | 18 | $135,336 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $127,442 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $128,898 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $135,804 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $121,222 | 0.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $152,069 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications, Inc. | 9 | $131,685 | 66.7% |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | 2 | $142,461 | 100.0% |
| ILLUMINAS | 1 | $260,000 | 100.0% |