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
12 → 15 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 11 | $130,582 | $114,754 - $141,357 | 100.0% |
| ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 4 | $151,739 | $130,582 - $165,000 | 75.0% |
| Alkermes, Inc. | 3 | $150,000 | $134,000 - $162,250 | 66.7% |
| ILLUMINAS | 3 | $140,000 | $140,000 - $143,000 | 100.0% |
| KITE PHARMA INC. | 3 | $125,154 | $125,154 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| Sanofi Pasteur Inc. | 3 | $106,205 | $87,963 - $114,899 | 100.0% |
| BERKSHIRE STERILE MANUFACTURING, INC. | 3 | $126,500 | $115,000 - $156,865 | 66.7% |
| F.TECH R&D NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 3 | $111,904 | $101,920 - $117,270 | 100.0% |
| Shire Human Genetic Therapies Inc. | 2 | $162,105 | $154,295 - $169,914 | 100.0% |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | 2 | $135,500 | $130,000 - $141,000 | 100.0% |
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC. | 2 | $145,000 | $145,000 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| Arranta Bio MA LLC | 2 | $162,850 | $154,000 - $171,700 | 100.0% |
| Cangene bioPharma LLC | 2 | $143,572 | $134,638 - $152,506 | 50.0% |
| PISGAH LABORATORIES, INC | 2 | $145,000 | $145,000 - $145,000 | 50.0% |
| NOSTRUM LABORATORIES, INC. | 1 | $128,700 | $128,700 - $128,700 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | 65 | $134,638 | $77,000 - $171,700 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | MA | 6 | $142,239 |
| Boston | MA | 5 | $124,426 |
| Lee | MA | 4 | $141,682 |
| Waltham | MA | 3 | $134,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $141,500 |
| Rockville | MD | 2 | $143,572 |
| Lexington | MA | 2 | $162,105 |
| Decatur | IL | 2 | $145,000 |
| EL SEGUNDO | CA | 2 | $125,154 |
| PISGAH FOREST | NC | 2 | $145,000 |
These roles are variations of Validation Manager with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Manager | 119 | $122,764 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | $135,000 | 83.3% |
| 2022 | 13 | $124,426 | 92.3% |
| 2023 | 7 | $140,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 10 | $132,819 | 80.0% |
| 2025 | 15 | $136,080 | 86.7% |
| 2026 | 8 | $143,179 | 87.5% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 11 | $130,582 | 100.0% |
| ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 4 | $151,739 | 75.0% |
| Alkermes, Inc. | 3 | $150,000 | 66.7% |
| ILLUMINAS | 3 | $140,000 | 100.0% |
| KITE PHARMA INC. | 3 | $125,154 | 100.0% |