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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 7 | $146,640 | $110,000 - $158,000 | 85.7% |
| GENTEX CORPORATION | 3 | $87,125 | $82,000 - $88,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 7 | $146,640 | $82,000 - $158,000 |
| I | 3 | $127,440 | $110,000 - $133,816 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | CA | 6 | $140,228 |
| Zeeland | MI | 3 | $87,125 |
| Menlo Park | CA | 1 | $158,000 |
These roles are variations of Research and Development Scientist/Engineer II with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Development Scientist/Engineer II | 6 | $119,294 | |
| Research and Development Scientist/Engineer | Unspecified | 5 | $95,498 |
| Research and Development Scientist and Engineer 1 | 3 | $106,272 | |
| Research and Development Scientist Engr 1 | 1 | $127,440 | |
| Research & Development Scientist & Engr 2 | 1 | $156,560 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $110,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $158,000 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $140,228 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $127,440 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $87,125 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 7 | $146,640 | 85.7% |
| GENTEX CORPORATION | 3 | $87,125 | 100.0% |