H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 4 | $222,500 | $170,248 - $248,400 | 100.0% |
| Editas Medicine, Inc | 3 | $127,858 | $94,141 - $131,955 | 100.0% |
| ND Global Consulting Services, Inc. | 2 | $142,241 | $101,442 - $183,040 | 100.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 1 | $123,365 | $123,365 - $123,365 | 100.0% |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 1 | $149,053 | $149,053 - $149,053 | 100.0% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 - $235,000 | 100.0% |
| SEAGEN, INC. | 1 | $140,816 | $140,816 - $140,816 | 100.0% |
| ALNYLAM US INC | 1 | $144,000 | $144,000 - $144,000 | 100.0% |
| ZT GROUP INT'L, INC. | 1 | $240,000 | $240,000 - $240,000 | 100.0% |
| BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY | 1 | $82,111 | $82,111 - $82,111 | 0.0% |
| CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 17 | $144,000 | $82,111 - $248,400 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 4 | $129,907 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 3 | $235,000 |
| Plymouth | MN | 2 | $142,241 |
| Georgetown | TX | 1 | $240,000 |
| Bloomington | IN | 1 | $130,000 |
| Redmond | WA | 1 | $235,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $170,248 |
| Hillsboro | OR | 1 | $123,365 |
| Bothell | WA | 1 | $140,816 |
| Chandler | AZ | 1 | $149,053 |
These roles are variations of Principal Validation Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Validation Engineer | 39 | $135,610 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | $140,816 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $125,247 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $222,500 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $102,738 | 50.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $205,124 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 4 | $222,500 | 100.0% |
| Editas Medicine, Inc | 3 | $127,858 | 100.0% |
| ND Global Consulting Services, Inc. | 2 | $142,241 | 100.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 1 | $123,365 | 100.0% |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | 1 | $149,053 | 100.0% |