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
14 → 33 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | 32 | $69,981 | $49,587 - $96,000 | 81.3% |
| The University of Arizona | 17 | $54,000 | $38,875 - $65,000 | 94.1% |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | 15 | $55,931 | $40,000 - $65,447 | 33.3% |
| University of Chicago | 10 | $64,193 | $53,321 - $74,000 | 80.0% |
| University of Georgia; OGE | 5 | $60,000 | $55,994 - $71,178 | 80.0% |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | 4 | $74,000 | $64,356 - $86,270 | 75.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA | 2 | $88,130 | $83,990 - $92,269 | 0.0% |
| University of Wyoming | 2 | $66,479 | $52,957 - $80,000 | 50.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 | 0.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | 23 | $60,000 | $40,000 - $77,813 |
| I | 20 | $53,139 | $38,875 - $80,000 |
| II | 17 | $55,659 | $48,152 - $74,000 |
| V | 17 | $72,862 | $56,368 - $96,000 |
| IV | 11 | $72,322 | $59,562 - $92,269 |
| Senior | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | MN | 24 | $71,161 |
| Athens | GA | 19 | $55,994 |
| Tucson | AZ | 15 | $52,694 |
| Chicago | IL | 10 | $64,193 |
| Austin | MN | 4 | $74,000 |
| Saint Paul | MN | 4 | $70,103 |
| Laramie | WY | 2 | $66,479 |
| St. Paul | MN | 2 | $65,820 |
| Fairbanks | AK | 2 | $88,130 |
| Minnesota | MN | 1 | $70,000 |
These roles are variations of RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL 1 with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL 1 | 95 | $51,434 | |
| RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL II | 71 | $50,689 | |
| RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL III | 58 | $54,804 | |
| RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL IV | 27 | $64,794 | |
| Research Professional 5 | 17 | $73,110 | |
| SENIOR RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL | 4 | $72,772 | |
| MANAGER + RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL | 1 | $91,800 | |
| RESEARCH PROFESSONAL 1 | 1 | $57,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | $56,466 | 85.7% |
| 2022 | 12 | $56,322 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | $60,000 | 85.7% |
| 2024 | 10 | $65,695 | 60.0% |
| 2025 | 33 | $69,638 | 69.7% |
| 2026 | 13 | $66,955 | 84.6% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | 32 | $69,981 | 81.3% |
| The University of Arizona | 17 | $54,000 | 94.1% |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | 15 | $55,931 | 33.3% |
| University of Chicago | 10 | $64,193 | 80.0% |
| University of Georgia; OGE | 5 | $60,000 | 80.0% |