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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 9 | $170,000 | $132,000 - $181,558 | 100.0% |
| COTIVITI INC | 2 | $138,502 | $136,000 - $141,003 | 100.0% |
| The Northern Trust Company | 2 | $181,000 | $156,000 - $206,000 | 100.0% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $117,437 | $117,437 - $117,437 | 100.0% |
| THALES AVIONICS, INC. | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 - $150,000 | 100.0% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 1 | $164,800 | $164,800 - $164,800 | 100.0% |
| GIGAMON | 1 | $210,000 | $210,000 - $210,000 | 100.0% |
| NCR Corporation | 1 | $167,200 | $167,200 - $167,200 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 18 | $167,600 | $117,437 - $210,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | VA | 3 | $170,000 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 2 | $187,400 |
| Ashburn | VA | 1 | $181,558 |
| BLOOMINGTON | MN | 1 | $136,000 |
| Brambleton | VA | 1 | $173,349 |
| Broadlands | VA | 1 | $132,000 |
| Cary | NC | 1 | $141,003 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $156,000 |
| Irvine | CA | 1 | $150,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $167,200 |
These roles are variations of PRINCIPAL SW ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL SW ENGINEER | 23 | $149,998 | |
| SW Engineering Principal | 1 | $164,800 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $210,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $143,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $154,102 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $164,800 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $189,675 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $169,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 9 | $170,000 | 100.0% |
| COTIVITI INC | 2 | $138,502 | 100.0% |
| The Northern Trust Company | 2 | $181,000 | 100.0% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $117,437 | 100.0% |
| THALES AVIONICS, INC. | 1 | $150,000 | 100.0% |