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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 5 | $185,000 | $170,872 - $194,180 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 3 | $185,000 | $185,000 - $194,180 |
| Principal | 2 | $181,907 | $170,872 - $192,941 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 3 | $185,000 |
| SANTA CLARA | CA | 1 | $185,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal SW Engineer, SD Branch Platform and Module with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Staff SW Engineer (SD Branch Platform and module) | 3 | $188,060 | |
| Principal SW Engineer (SD Branch Platform and Module) | 2 | $181,907 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $177,936 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $189,590 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $192,941 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 5 | $185,000 | 100.0% |