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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 9 | $140,067 | $125,419 - $185,000 | 100.0% |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 2 | $133,331 | $119,480 - $147,181 | 100.0% |
| Zscaler, Inc. | 2 | $163,863 | $157,477 - $170,248 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 9 | $140,067 | $125,419 - $185,000 |
| II | 4 | $152,329 | $119,480 - $170,248 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 7 | $141,586 |
| San Jose | CA | 2 | $163,863 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $119,480 |
These roles are variations of Staff Security Researcher with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Security Researcher | 10 | $142,945 | |
| Senior Security Researcher II | 7 | $147,998 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $133,600 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $144,123 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $148,293 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $185,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $143,624 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $125,419 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 9 | $140,067 | 100.0% |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 2 | $133,331 | 100.0% |
| Zscaler, Inc. | 2 | $163,863 | 100.0% |