H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIOXIA AMERICA, INC. | 4 | $157,539 | $120,702 - $166,026 | 100.0% |
| TESLA, INC. | 3 | $202,466 | $175,500 - $202,466 | 100.0% |
| GOPRO INC. | 3 | $167,710 | $167,710 - $169,950 | 100.0% |
| Infinera Corporation | 2 | $181,907 | $170,872 - $192,941 | 100.0% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2 | $177,331 | $170,000 - $184,662 | 100.0% |
| Itron, Inc. | 1 | $75,130 | $75,130 - $75,130 | 100.0% |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $140,000 | $140,000 - $140,000 | 0.0% |
| Lumentum Operations LLC | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| RENESAS ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 1 | $150,544 | $150,544 - $150,544 | 100.0% |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 1 | $184,000 | $184,000 - $184,000 | 0.0% |
| SYNAPTICS, INC | 1 | $207,100 | $207,100 - $207,100 | 100.0% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| DEXCOM, INC. | 1 | $171,080 | $171,080 - $171,080 | 100.0% |
| AVNERA CORPORATION | 1 | $107,765 | $107,765 - $107,765 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 23 | $167,710 | $75,130 - $207,100 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 7 | $166,026 |
| San Mateo | CA | 3 | $167,710 |
| Hillsboro | OR | 1 | $107,765 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $150,544 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $135,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 1 | $202,466 |
| PALO ALTO | CA | 1 | $175,500 |
| Mountain View | CA | 1 | $202,466 |
| Folsom | CA | 1 | $120,702 |
These roles are variations of Staff Firmware Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Firmware Engineer | 62 | $146,600 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $157,539 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $170,436 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | $167,710 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $202,466 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $155,540 | 50.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $195,881 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIOXIA AMERICA, INC. | 4 | $157,539 | 100.0% |
| TESLA, INC. | 3 | $202,466 | 100.0% |
| GOPRO INC. | 3 | $167,710 | 100.0% |
| Infinera Corporation | 2 | $181,907 | 100.0% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2 | $177,331 | 100.0% |