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Growth 2008-2019 (Filing Volume)Top Employers
Hiring This Role| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. | 15 | $78,078 | $73,728 - $99,384 | 86.7% |
| APPLE INC. | 12 | $143,939 | $105,000 - $182,000 | 91.7% |
| Intel Corporation | 12 | $88,723 | $70,400 - $95,232 | 91.7% |
| Facebook, Inc. | 10 | $158,289 | $140,650 - $180,000 | 100.0% |
| NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. | 5 | $81,975 | $60,000 - $94,307 | 100.0% |
| Lumentum Operations LLC | 5 | $140,208 | $130,000 - $149,671 | 100.0% |
| FINISAR CORPORATION | 4 | $99,997 | $93,000 - $103,688 | 75.0% |
| KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION | 4 | $118,286 | $103,093 - $135,993 | 100.0% |
| PATEL CONSULTANTS CORPORATION | 3 | $136,115 | $136,115 - $136,115 | 100.0% |
| SAMSUNG SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. | 3 | $168,333 | $140,000 - $215,000 | 100.0% |
| WATERS CORPORATION | 3 | $69,000 | $69,000 - $69,000 | 66.7% |
| APTINA, LLC | 3 | $78,000 | $65,000 - $100,000 | 100.0% |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | 3 | $82,000 | $77,600 - $89,100 | 100.0% |
| INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC | 3 | $47,320 | $47,320 - $47,320 | 100.0% |
| NORTH AMERICAN LIGHTING, INC. | 3 | $82,050 | $80,000 - $83,950 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEORIA | IL | 15 | $78,078 |
| SANTA CLARA | CA | 13 | $89,851 |
| MENLO PARK | CA | 13 | $144,530 |
| SAN JOSE | CA | 12 | $117,229 |
| CUPERTINO | CA | 12 | $143,939 |
| HOUSTON | TX | 10 | $78,693 |
| SUNNYVALE | CA | 10 | $102,290 |
| CHICAGO | IL | 8 | $73,484 |
| MILPITAS | CA | 6 | $117,990 |
| Milpitas | CA | 5 | $140,208 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 46 | $74,490 | 95.7% |
| FY 2010 | 58 | $83,534 | 91.4% |
| FY 2011 | 24 | $85,010 | 91.7% |
| FY 2012 | 6 | $88,839 | 83.3% |
| FY 2013 | 4 | $78,038 | 50.0% |
| FY 2014 | 9 | $78,709 | 88.9% |
| FY 2015 | 5 | $72,692 | 100.0% |
| FY 2016 | 13 | $92,726 | 76.9% |
| FY 2017 | 33 | $90,122 | 93.9% |
| FY 2018 | 86 | $108,536 | 93.0% |
| FY 2019 | 64 | $106,517 | 95.3% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. | 15 | $78,078 | 86.7% |
| APPLE INC. | 12 | $143,939 | 91.7% |
| Intel Corporation | 12 | $88,723 | 91.7% |
| Facebook, Inc. | 10 | $158,289 | 100.0% |
| NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. | 5 | $81,975 | 100.0% |