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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADOBE INC. | 19 | $181,000 | $157,500 - $239,200 | 84.2% |
| APPLE INC. | 4 | $139,673 | $132,300 - $148,235 | 100.0% |
| GLOBAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, INC | 1 | $132,000 | $132,000 - $132,000 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 6 | $175,475 |
| Cupertino | CA | 4 | $139,673 |
| Seattle | WA | 4 | $189,144 |
| Mountain View | CA | 1 | $132,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $185,000 |
These roles are variations of Research Scientist/Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist/Engineer | Unspecified | 34 | $164,760 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $175,950 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $176,238 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $172,500 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $147,045 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 6 | $190,500 | 50.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $174,750 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADOBE INC. | 19 | $181,000 | 84.2% |
| APPLE INC. | 4 | $139,673 | 100.0% |
| GLOBAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, INC | 1 | $132,000 | 100.0% |