H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodFiling Growth
23 → 23 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REI SYSTEMS, INC. | 21 | $135,000 | $118,357 - $144,612 | 100.0% |
| Dell Products L.P. | 14 | $134,284 | $117,612 - $179,798 | 100.0% |
| The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation | 8 | $147,250 | $126,000 - $180,000 | 100.0% |
| LER TECHFORCE, LLC | 7 | $121,930 | $95,888 - $130,416 | 85.7% |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 6 | $129,403 | $115,752 - $145,142 | 100.0% |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP INC. | 6 | $134,623 | $94,848 - $172,200 | 100.0% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 5 | $148,362 | $117,291 - $166,814 | 60.0% |
| F5, INC. | 4 | $165,679 | $127,338 - $177,166 | 100.0% |
| F5 Networks, Inc. | 3 | $143,084 | $142,527 - $143,084 | 100.0% |
| Covidien LP | 3 | $112,902 | $107,307 - $119,933 | 100.0% |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 3 | $119,538 | $104,796 - $125,400 | 100.0% |
| Enovix Corporation | 3 | $108,000 | $107,723 - $110,000 | 100.0% |
| TECHNICOLOR CONNECTED HOME USA, LLC | 2 | $127,779 | $107,088 - $148,470 | 100.0% |
| ARM, INC. | 2 | $221,127 | $221,127 - $221,127 | 100.0% |
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. | 2 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 125 | $130,146 | $68,682 - $221,127 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | TX | 11 | $142,337 |
| San Jose | CA | 10 | $161,881 |
| Austin | TX | 6 | $148,534 |
| Ashburn | VA | 6 | $125,314 |
| Tempe | AZ | 4 | $134,531 |
| Tampa | FL | 4 | $126,250 |
| Sterling | VA | 3 | $139,050 |
| Kennesaw | GA | 3 | $119,538 |
| Ellicott City | MD | 3 | $143,847 |
| Columbus | IN | 3 | $95,888 |
These roles are variations of Principal Test Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Test Engineer | 252 | $127,178 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | $117,835 | 95.7% |
| 2022 | 19 | $118,357 | 89.5% |
| 2023 | 26 | $136,750 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 21 | $143,847 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 23 | $139,100 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 13 | $133,182 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI SYSTEMS, INC. | 21 | $135,000 | 100.0% |
| Dell Products L.P. | 14 | $134,284 | 100.0% |
| The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation | 8 | $147,250 | 100.0% |
| LER TECHFORCE, LLC | 7 | $121,930 | 85.7% |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 6 | $129,403 | 100.0% |