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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYAR LABS, INC. | 2 | $153,336 | $126,672 - $180,000 | 100.0% |
| Celestial AI Inc. | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 - $235,000 | 100.0% |
| Nubis Communications, Inc. | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 2 | $207,500 | $180,000 - $235,000 |
| Principal | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 |
| Senior | 1 | $126,672 | $126,672 - $126,672 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 2 | $207,500 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $126,672 |
These roles are variations of SENIOR ENGINEER-PHOTONICS with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR ENGINEER-PHOTONICS | 9 | $110,741 | |
| STAFF ENGINEER, PHOTONICS | 5 | $155,333 | |
| ENGINEER - PHOTONICS | Unspecified | 4 | $84,500 |
| Principal Engineer - Photonics | 1 | $130,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $180,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $126,672 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $182,500 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYAR LABS, INC. | 2 | $153,336 | 100.0% |
| Celestial AI Inc. | 1 | $235,000 | 100.0% |
| Nubis Communications, Inc. | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |