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 → 32 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 97 | $172,245 | $126,464 - $283,442 | 95.9% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 15 | $111,000 | $91,104 - $136,000 | 100.0% |
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 6 | $158,372 | $130,923 - $166,000 | 100.0% |
| Synapse Design Automation Inc. | 4 | $165,000 | $150,000 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| Sintegra Inc. | 4 | $200,000 | $165,000 - $210,000 | 100.0% |
| ERICSSON INC. | 4 | $124,654 | $120,000 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| Wipro VLSI Design Services, LLC | 4 | $100,922 | $100,922 - $124,176 | 100.0% |
| TECH MAHINDRA CERIUM SYSTEMS INC | 3 | $132,808 | $132,808 - $132,808 | 100.0% |
| NXP USA, Inc. | 3 | $144,900 | $140,000 - $149,247 | 100.0% |
| LIGHTMATTER, INC. | 3 | $150,000 | $145,000 - $161,400 | 100.0% |
| EXIMIUS DESIGN LLC | 3 | $100,922 | $100,922 - $100,922 | 100.0% |
| FLEX LOGIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 3 | $172,245 | $172,245 - $172,245 | 66.7% |
| Aptamitra USA Consulting LLC | 2 | $123,178 | $112,175 - $134,181 | 100.0% |
| Ambarella Corp. | 2 | $141,669 | $141,669 - $141,669 | 100.0% |
| LeadIC Design USA LLC | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 - $185,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 165 | $160,000 | $87,090 - $283,442 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 66 | $173,623 |
| Austin | TX | 14 | $140,000 |
| SAN JOSE | CA | 7 | $100,922 |
| San Jose | CA | 5 | $165,000 |
| Folsom | CA | 3 | $163,000 |
| Boston | MA | 3 | $150,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 3 | $172,245 |
| Morrisville | NC | 3 | $110,947 |
| Burlington | VT | 3 | $109,533 |
| Hillsboro | OR | 2 | $206,046 |
These roles are variations of SENIOR PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | 348 | $133,527 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | $141,669 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 30 | $149,500 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 32 | $155,000 | 87.5% |
| 2024 | 8 | $173,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 32 | $157,445 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 41 | $161,085 | 97.6% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 97 | $172,245 | 95.9% |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 15 | $111,000 | 100.0% |
| ASTERA LABS, INC | 6 | $158,372 | 100.0% |
| Synapse Design Automation Inc. | 4 | $165,000 | 100.0% |
| Sintegra Inc. | 4 | $200,000 | 100.0% |