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Growth 2008-2012 (Filing Volume)Top Employers
Hiring This Role| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 201 | $88,273 | $73,625 - $128,438 | 20.9% |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | 5 | $97,051 | $90,000 - $107,499 | 80.0% |
| BEA SYSTEMS, INC. | 4 | $94,579 | $77,314 - $110,000 | 100.0% |
| YAHOO! INC. | 2 | $121,250 | $105,000 - $137,500 | 100.0% |
| GAP INC. | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 - $165,000 | 100.0% |
| EXPEDIA, INC. | 1 | $113,693 | $113,693 - $113,693 | 100.0% |
| IBM CORPORATION | 1 | $87,693 | $87,693 - $87,693 | 0.0% |
| CINEA, INC. | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| MOTOROLA, INC. | 1 | $65,666 | $65,666 - $65,666 | 100.0% |
| SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LP | 1 | $110,323 | $110,323 - $110,323 | 100.0% |
| AIRVANA | 1 | $93,700 | $93,700 - $93,700 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDMOND | WA | 201 | $88,273 |
| CUPERTINO | CA | 5 | $97,051 |
| SAN JOSE | CA | 4 | $94,579 |
| SUNNYVALE | CA | 2 | $121,250 |
| RTP | NC | 1 | $87,693 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 1 | $165,000 |
| SCHAUMBURG | IL | 1 | $65,666 |
| RICHARDSON | TX | 1 | $110,323 |
| CHELMSFORD | MA | 1 | $93,700 |
| RESTON | VA | 1 | $115,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 12 | $92,595 | 91.7% |
| FY 2010 | 10 | $92,747 | 40.0% |
| FY 2011 | 160 | $89,053 | 3.8% |
| FY 2012 | 37 | $89,539 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 201 | $88,273 | 20.9% |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | 5 | $97,051 | 80.0% |
| BEA SYSTEMS, INC. | 4 | $94,579 | 100.0% |
| YAHOO! INC. | 2 | $121,250 | 100.0% |
| GAP INC. | 1 | $165,000 | 100.0% |