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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 15 | $128,792 | $104,291 - $150,000 | 100.0% |
| SANDISK CORPORATION | 5 | $169,576 | $149,365 - $180,710 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $118,051 | $118,051 - $118,051 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 21 | $130,894 | $104,291 - $180,710 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 6 | $125,736 |
| Milpitas | CA | 5 | $128,792 |
| Fremont | CA | 4 | $137,947 |
| MILPITAS | CA | 2 | $132,789 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 1 | $169,576 |
| Irvine | CA | 1 | $150,000 |
| North Bend | WA | 1 | $180,710 |
| Cupertino | CA | 1 | $120,000 |
These roles are variations of Staff Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | 31 | $132,097 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $122,695 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $128,792 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $150,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $180,710 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 6 | $149,365 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 15 | $128,792 | 100.0% |
| SANDISK CORPORATION | 5 | $169,576 | 100.0% |
| HITACHI GLOBAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $118,051 | 100.0% |