H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodFiling Growth
26 → 4 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL America, Inc. | 26 | $85,223 | $60,000 - $127,500 | 100.0% |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 6 | $181,230 | $170,000 - $190,000 | 100.0% |
| ARM, INC. | 2 | $151,300 | $136,989 - $165,610 | 100.0% |
| GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC | 2 | $107,474 | $101,608 - $113,339 | 100.0% |
| MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| NetApp, Inc. | 1 | $201,951 | $201,951 - $201,951 | 100.0% |
| R CUBE CREATIVE CONSULTING, INC. | 1 | $156,998 | $156,998 - $156,998 | 100.0% |
| 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC, | 1 | $162,000 | $162,000 - $162,000 | 100.0% |
| TE Connectivity Corporation | 1 | $190,000 | $190,000 - $190,000 | 100.0% |
| APTIV | 1 | $140,000 | $140,000 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| Edvenswa Tech LLC | 1 | $126,000 | $126,000 - $126,000 | 100.0% |
| Joby Aero, Inc. | 1 | $192,672 | $192,672 - $192,672 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 29 | $89,426 | $60,000 - $127,500 |
| Director | 6 | $181,230 | $170,000 - $190,000 |
| Staff | 6 | $162,805 | $136,989 - $192,672 |
| V | 2 | $179,475 | $156,998 - $201,951 |
| Lead | 1 | $162,000 | $162,000 - $162,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | CA | 4 | $156,194 |
| Chicago | IL | 4 | $187,880 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $127,500 |
| Bothell | WA | 3 | $92,919 |
| Foster City | CA | 2 | $126,357 |
| Redmond | WA | 2 | $75,687 |
| San Antonio | TX | 2 | $75,000 |
| Olathe | KS | 2 | $107,474 |
| Durham | NC | 1 | $160,000 |
| Bellevue | WA | 1 | $96,874 |
These roles are variations of SYSTEM ARCHITECT - I with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM ARCHITECT - I | 101 | $65,496 | |
| SYSTEMS ARCHITECT - IV | 29 | $99,012 | |
| Staff System Architect | 10 | $150,812 | |
| System Architect Director | 6 | $180,127 | |
| SYSTEMS ARCHITECT 5 | 4 | $137,958 | |
| SYSTEM ARCHITECT & PROJECT MANAGER | 3 | $67,333 | |
| JUNIOR SYSTEMS ARCHITECT | 3 | $64,667 | |
| LEAD SYSTEMS CONSULTANT-SYSTEM ARCHITECT | 3 | $98,163 | |
| SYSTEM ARCHITECT V | 3 | $119,731 | |
| SYSTEM ARCHITECHT | Unspecified | 2 | $57,000 |
| SYSTEM ARCHITECT MANAGER | 1 | $150,000 | |
| System Architect and Project Lead | 1 | $162,000 | |
| SENIOR SYSTEM ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER | 1 | $105,747 | |
| SENIOR SYSTEM ARCHITCT | 1 | $145,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 | $89,713 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $60,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $126,670 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $175,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $176,955 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $173,730 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL America, Inc. | 26 | $85,223 | 100.0% |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 6 | $181,230 | 100.0% |
| ARM, INC. | 2 | $151,300 | 100.0% |
| GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC | 2 | $107,474 | 100.0% |
| MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. | 1 | $160,000 | 100.0% |