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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAHOO! INC. | 14 | $92,600 | $92,400 - $116,501 | 85.7% |
| SHARETHIS, INC. | 2 | $106,550 | $103,100 - $110,000 | 0.0% |
| BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $142,100 | $142,100 - $142,100 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CLARA | CA | 8 | $99,600 |
| SUNNYVALE | CA | 6 | $92,600 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 2 | $106,550 |
| REDMOND | WA | 1 | $142,100 |
| SAN DIEGO | CA | 1 | $130,000 |
These roles are variations of SOFTWARE ENGINEER (SCIENTIST) with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER (SCIENTIST) | Unspecified | 18 | $102,639 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | $92,600 | 100.0% |
| 2010 | 9 | $92,600 | 100.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | $100,000 | 66.7% |
| 2012 | 1 | $110,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 | $101,350 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | $142,100 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAHOO! INC. | 14 | $92,600 | 85.7% |
| SHARETHIS, INC. | 2 | $106,550 | 0.0% |
| BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $142,100 | 100.0% |