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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZF Active Safety US Inc. | 7 | $143,936 | $126,422 - $156,300 | 100.0% |
| University of Utah | 3 | $150,348 | $150,348 - $169,911 | 100.0% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 1 | $179,220 | $179,220 - $179,220 | 100.0% |
| d-MATRiX Corporation | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 - $215,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 12 | $150,348 | $126,422 - $215,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia | MI | 6 | $144,630 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 2 | $160,130 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $179,220 |
| Livnonia | MI | 1 | $139,726 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 1 | $215,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Software Design Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Design Engineer | 34 | $142,796 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $126,422 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $197,110 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $145,037 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $147,635 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $147,836 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $169,911 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF Active Safety US Inc. | 7 | $143,936 | 100.0% |
| University of Utah | 3 | $150,348 | 100.0% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 1 | $179,220 | 100.0% |
| d-MATRiX Corporation | 1 | $215,000 | 100.0% |