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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 5 | $201,094 | $190,819 - $237,786 | 100.0% |
| TuSimple, Inc. | 4 | $102,835 | $102,835 - $110,136 | 75.0% |
| James Hardie Building Products | 2 | $93,000 | $93,000 - $93,000 | 50.0% |
| JH Research USA, LLC | 2 | $93,704 | $93,704 - $93,704 | 100.0% |
| GENERAL CATALYST ENTERPRISES, INC. | 2 | $225,000 | $200,000 - $250,000 | 100.0% |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 - $60,000 | 100.0% |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY | 1 | $50,045 | $50,045 - $50,045 | 100.0% |
| BP AMERICA INC. | 1 | $89,045 | $89,045 - $89,045 | 100.0% |
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Global Business Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $72,987 | $72,987 - $72,987 | 100.0% |
| Rhombus Power, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 11 | $102,835 | $50,045 - $250,000 |
| Senior | 7 | $93,704 | $93,000 - $201,094 |
| Staff | 2 | $236,645 | $235,503 - $237,786 |
| III | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 - $60,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 5 | $201,094 |
| Fontana | CA | 4 | $93,352 |
| San Diego | CA | 4 | $102,835 |
| New York City | NY | 2 | $225,000 |
| Naperville | IL | 1 | $89,045 |
| IDAHO FALLS | ID | 1 | $135,000 |
| Bozeman | MT | 1 | $50,045 |
| Dearborn | MI | 1 | $72,987 |
| Arlington | TX | 1 | $60,000 |
These roles are variations of SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST | Unspecified | 27 | $111,448 |
| SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST | 24 | $104,513 | |
| RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST III | 4 | $81,326 | |
| Staff Research Engineer/Scientist | 3 | $186,592 | |
| PRINCIPAL RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST | 2 | $70,179 | |
| RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST II | 1 | $77,297 | |
| SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTISTI | 1 | $94,765 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $102,835 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $89,045 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $122,568 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $60,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 6 | $93,352 | 83.3% |
| 2026 | 7 | $201,094 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 5 | $201,094 | 100.0% |
| TuSimple, Inc. | 4 | $102,835 | 75.0% |
| James Hardie Building Products | 2 | $93,000 | 50.0% |
| JH Research USA, LLC | 2 | $93,704 | 100.0% |
| GENERAL CATALYST ENTERPRISES, INC. | 2 | $225,000 | 100.0% |