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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QORVO US, INC. | 7 | $108,000 | $102,000 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| SEMTECH CORPORATION | 2 | $127,500 | $125,000 - $130,000 | 50.0% |
| Xilinx, Inc. | 2 | $120,910 | $120,020 - $121,800 | 100.0% |
| Enovix Corporation | 1 | $104,125 | $104,125 - $104,125 | 100.0% |
| OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $134,617 | $134,617 - $134,617 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 11 | $120,020 | $102,000 - $140,000 |
| Principal | 1 | $104,125 | $104,125 - $104,125 |
| Staff | 1 | $134,617 | $134,617 - $134,617 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | NC | 7 | $108,000 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $127,500 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $120,910 |
| Fremont | CA | 1 | $104,125 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 1 | $134,617 |
These roles are variations of Senior Characterization Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Characterization Engineer | 29 | $113,201 | |
| Staff Characterization Engineer | 5 | $134,498 | |
| Principal Characterization Engineer | 2 | $108,071 | |
| CHARACTERIZATION ENGINEEE | Unspecified | 1 | $64,000 |
| CHARACTERIZATION ENGINEER I | 1 | $77,000 | |
| CHARACTERIZATION ENGINEER II | 1 | $86,873 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $120,910 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $134,617 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $108,000 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $115,219 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $123,483 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| QORVO US, INC. | 7 | $108,000 | 100.0% |
| SEMTECH CORPORATION | 2 | $127,500 | 50.0% |
| Xilinx, Inc. | 2 | $120,910 | 100.0% |
| Enovix Corporation | 1 | $104,125 | 100.0% |
| OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $134,617 | 100.0% |