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. | 41 | $162,000 | $136,070 - $200,000 | 92.7% |
| APPLE INC. | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 41 | $162,000 | $136,070 - $200,000 |
| Unspecified | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | CA | 20 | $173,838 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 11 | $155,000 |
| Fremont | CA | 4 | $167,255 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $180,000 |
| CUPERTINO | CA | 1 | $160,000 |
These roles are variations of SENIOR SYSTEMS DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR SYSTEMS DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER | 60 | $150,160 | |
| System Design/Architecture Engineer | Unspecified | 3 | $119,783 |
| SYSTEM DESIGN ARCHITECT ENGINEER | Unspecified | 2 | $84,440 |
| SYSTEM DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER, SENIOR | 2 | $122,500 | |
| System Design/Architecture Engineer, Staff | 1 | $125,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | $144,650 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $162,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $155,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 10 | $165,104 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $175,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 11 | $175,000 | 72.7% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 41 | $162,000 | 92.7% |
| APPLE INC. | 1 | $160,000 | 100.0% |