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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISA USA | 4 | $170,600 | $164,000 - $186,000 | 100.0% |
| AFINITI, INC. | 2 | $187,500 | $175,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| Chewy, Inc. | 1 | $214,800 | $214,800 - $214,800 | 0.0% |
| Kwai Inc. | 1 | $101,109 | $101,109 - $101,109 | 100.0% |
| Mobi Systems, Inc. | 1 | $220,000 | $220,000 - $220,000 | 100.0% |
| FITBIT, INC. | 1 | $157,000 | $157,000 - $157,000 | 100.0% |
| AUTOX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $215,250 | $215,250 - $215,250 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 11 | $175,000 | $101,109 - $220,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | CA | 4 | $170,600 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $101,109 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $157,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $215,250 |
| Somerville | MA | 1 | $220,000 |
These roles are variations of Staff Research Scientist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Research Scientist | 16 | $166,822 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $170,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $136,155 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $207,400 | 50.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $197,500 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISA USA | 4 | $170,600 | 100.0% |
| AFINITI, INC. | 2 | $187,500 | 100.0% |
| Chewy, Inc. | 1 | $214,800 | 0.0% |
| Kwai Inc. | 1 | $101,109 | 100.0% |
| Mobi Systems, Inc. | 1 | $220,000 | 100.0% |