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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2OPEN, INC. | 1 | $141,750 | $141,750 - $141,750 | 100.0% |
| Gemini Space Station, LLC | 1 | $172,000 | $172,000 - $172,000 | 0.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $142,464 | $142,464 - $142,464 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | 1 | $111,500 | $111,500 - $111,500 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 4 | $142,107 | $111,500 - $172,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | KY | 1 | $111,500 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $142,464 |
| Rolling Meadows | IL | 1 | $141,750 |
These roles are variations of Principal Research Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Engineer | 15 | $120,554 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $142,464 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $141,750 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $111,500 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $172,000 | 0.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| E2OPEN, INC. | 1 | $141,750 | 100.0% |
| Gemini Space Station, LLC | 1 | $172,000 | 0.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $142,464 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | 1 | $111,500 | 100.0% |