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
22 → 1 filings, FY2021 to FY2024 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 29 | $140,632 | $110,000 - $170,000 | 96.6% |
| Groove Jones LLC | 2 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 | 100.0% |
| Board of Trustees, University of Illinois, on behalf of Discovery Partners Institute | 1 | $93,083 | $93,083 - $93,083 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | WA | 19 | $145,963 |
| Bellevue | WA | 6 | $131,588 |
| Dallas | TX | 2 | $100,000 |
| Newark | CA | 1 | $170,000 |
| Redmond | CA | 1 | $119,850 |
| REDMOND | WA | 1 | $132,158 |
| BELLEVUE | WA | 1 | $153,135 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $93,083 |
These roles are variations of RESEARCH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | Unspecified | 213 | $125,477 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | $138,613 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $150,650 | 83.3% |
| 2023 | 2 | $135,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $100,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $93,083 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 29 | $140,632 | 96.6% |
| Groove Jones LLC | 2 | $100,000 | 100.0% |
| Board of Trustees, University of Illinois, on behalf of Discovery Partners Institute | 1 | $93,083 | 100.0% |