H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 17 | $143,874 | $100,000 - $239,200 | 94.1% |
| GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | 6 | $81,754 | $57,000 - $92,539 | 100.0% |
| BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY | 3 | $234,998 | $205,629 - $235,000 | 100.0% |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 2 | $206,362 | $190,000 - $222,723 | 100.0% |
| Samsung Research America, Inc. | 1 | $165,055 | $165,055 - $165,055 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | 1 | $51,563 | $51,563 - $51,563 | 0.0% |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 1 | $64,895 | $64,895 - $64,895 | 100.0% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 1 | $199,534 | $199,534 - $199,534 | 100.0% |
| Salesforce.com, Inc. | 1 | $171,163 | $171,163 - $171,163 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 33 | $143,874 | $51,563 - $239,200 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 12 | $143,874 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 3 | $190,000 |
| Charlestown | MA | 3 | $70,000 |
| Boston | MA | 3 | $88,982 |
| Upton | NY | 2 | $220,314 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 1 | $165,000 |
| Seattle | WA | 1 | $155,397 |
| UPTON | NY | 1 | $234,998 |
| HOUSTON | TX | 1 | $51,563 |
| Jersey City | NJ | 1 | $118,400 |
These roles are variations of RESEARCH STAFF with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH STAFF | 58 | $112,854 | |
| Staff Researcher, AI Research | 2 | $182,295 | |
| RESEARCHER/RESEARCH STAFF | 1 | $66,341 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $111,427 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | $143,874 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $135,034 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $124,285 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 6 | $217,267 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $202,814 | 75.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 17 | $143,874 | 94.1% |
| GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | 6 | $81,754 | 100.0% |
| BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY | 3 | $234,998 | 100.0% |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 2 | $206,362 | 100.0% |
| Samsung Research America, Inc. | 1 | $165,055 | 100.0% |