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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC., ALL ITS SUBSIDIARIES AFFILIATES | 2 | $113,917 | $109,273 - $118,560 | 100.0% |
| CAO GROUP, INC. | 2 | $50,000 | $50,000 - $50,000 | 100.0% |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 2 | $117,000 | $117,000 - $117,000 | 100.0% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 1 | $166,026 | $166,026 - $166,026 | 100.0% |
| Aabaco Small Business LLC | 1 | $134,945 | $134,945 - $134,945 | 0.0% |
| LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc. | 1 | $111,193 | $111,193 - $111,193 | 100.0% |
| APPLIED GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 1 | $221,000 | $221,000 - $221,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 6 | $114,097 | $50,000 - $134,945 |
| Senior | 2 | $113,917 | $109,273 - $118,560 |
| III | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $85,000 |
| Lead | 1 | $166,026 | $166,026 - $166,026 |
| Principal | 1 | $221,000 | $221,000 - $221,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 2 | $193,513 |
| Kingsport | TN | 2 | $117,000 |
| West Jordan | UT | 2 | $50,000 |
| Akron | OH | 1 | $111,193 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 1 | $134,945 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $118,560 |
| Alachua | FL | 1 | $85,000 |
| Atlanta | GA | 1 | $109,273 |
These roles are variations of Senior PD Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PD Engineer | 16 | $117,150 | |
| Sr. Lead PD Engineer | 2 | $166,026 | |
| PDD Engineer | Unspecified | 2 | $50,000 |
| PhD Engineer | Unspecified | 2 | $117,000 |
| PD Engr – Software Development (Prod Dev Eng.) | Unspecified | 1 | $134,945 |
| Senior PD Engineer-SW Dev (Sr. UI/Front End Eng.) | 1 | $161,615 | |
| Senior Principal PD Engineer | 1 | $221,000 | |
| SR PD ENGINEER-QA AUTOMATION (AUTOMATION ENG) | 1 | $128,000 | |
| PAD Engineer | Unspecified | 1 | $111,193 |
| PDA ENGINEER | Unspecified | 1 | $63,000 |
| PD ENG | Unspecified | 1 | $125,000 |
| PD Engineer III | 1 | $85,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $111,193 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $85,000 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 1 | $221,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $117,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $117,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC., ALL ITS SUBSIDIARIES AFFILIATES | 2 | $113,917 | 100.0% |
| CAO GROUP, INC. | 2 | $50,000 | 100.0% |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 2 | $117,000 | 100.0% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 1 | $166,026 | 100.0% |
| Aabaco Small Business LLC | 1 | $134,945 | 0.0% |