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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 32 | $158,789 | $141,490 - $195,000 | 87.5% |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 6 | $155,000 | $130,000 - $171,000 | 83.3% |
| LIGHTMATTER, INC. | 1 | $181,397 | $181,397 - $181,397 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 39 | $160,000 | $130,000 - $195,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | CA | 10 | $145,200 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 8 | $155,100 |
| FREMONT | CA | 3 | $154,249 |
| Irvine | CA | 3 | $160,000 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 2 | $177,731 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $164,473 |
These roles are variations of Staff Mechanical Design Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Mechanical Design Engineer | 43 | $158,057 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $154,249 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $153,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | $147,576 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | $162,237 | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 10 | $166,607 | 60.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $173,880 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 32 | $158,789 | 87.5% |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 6 | $155,000 | 83.3% |
| LIGHTMATTER, INC. | 1 | $181,397 | 100.0% |