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. | 86 | $180,000 | $135,000 - $285,000 | 91.9% |
| APPLE INC. | 3 | $322,000 | $167,149 - $322,000 | 100.0% |
| Workday, Inc. | 1 | $153,000 | $153,000 - $153,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 87 | $180,000 | $135,000 - $285,000 |
| Manager | 2 | $322,000 | $322,000 - $322,000 |
| Unspecified | 1 | $167,149 | $167,149 - $167,149 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | CA | 65 | $178,800 |
| Fremont | CA | 6 | $200,750 |
| Austin | TX | 5 | $157,500 |
| Mountain View | CA | 3 | $190,000 |
| Cupertino | CA | 3 | $322,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $183,596 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $187,599 |
| Manor | TX | 1 | $160,976 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $155,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $228,000 |
These roles are variations of Sr Software Development Engineer - Eng with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr Software Development Engineer - Eng | 86 | $184,347 | |
| Software Development Eng Manager | 2 | $322,000 | |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II (WEBSITE ENG) | 1 | $84,302 | |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (AUTOMATION TEST ENG.) | Unspecified | 1 | $96,595 |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (SENIOR SW ENG) | 1 | $81,141 | |
| Software Development Engineer (SWE/Software Dev. Eng) | Unspecified | 1 | $119,122 |
| Software Development Engineer Systems - Camera Driver Eng | Unspecified | 1 | $167,149 |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER V/ SR PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENG. | 1 | $142,511 | |
| ="Sr Software Development Engineer "Sr. Sw. Integration Eng."" | 1 | $153,000 | |
| Senior Software Development Eng.* | 1 | $170,130 | |
| Software Development Engineer in Test II-Skype & Lync Eng. | 1 | $145,000 | |
| Software Development Engineer, Systems (Associate Program Eng.) | Unspecified | 1 | $122,059 |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENG | Unspecified | 1 | $115,939 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $153,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $322,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $172,800 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 36 | $173,703 | 88.9% |
| 2025 | 21 | $186,000 | 95.2% |
| 2026 | 26 | $190,755 | 92.3% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 86 | $180,000 | 91.9% |
| APPLE INC. | 3 | $322,000 | 100.0% |
| Workday, Inc. | 1 | $153,000 | 100.0% |