Search H-1B & PERM Salary Data
Source: US Dept of Labor. Represents Base Salary only. Excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.Salary Market Overview
Top-level trends across H-1B and PERM filings.
489,089
Total Filings
FY2021-Present$109,882
Median Salary
All Employers-88.4%
YoY Growth
Filing Volume10
Top Employers
By FilingsTop Employers
| Employer | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES, INC. | 18,090 | $121,458 |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 12,267 | $138,688 |
| GOOGLE INC. | 11,936 | $130,792 |
| TATA CONSLTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 5,863 | $134,103 |
| APPLE INC. | 5,146 | $159,918 |
| Intel Corporation | 5,087 | $112,195 |
| Facebook, Inc. | 3,734 | $163,912 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES LLC | 3,716 | $123,336 |
| INFOSYS INC. | 3,223 | $93,182 |
| ERNST & YOUNG LLP | 2,660 | $144,175 |
Top Roles
| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 72,658 | $129,679 |
| Software Development Engineer II | 15,500 | $131,536 |
| Data Scientist | 4,660 | $126,565 |
| Truck Driver | 3,638 | $46,246 |
| Landscape Laborer | 3,442 | $27,518 |
| Medical Technologist | 3,282 | $52,413 |
| Nursing Assistant | 3,093 | $31,905 |
| Developer | 3,006 | $134,840 |
| Data Engineer | 2,881 | $134,720 |
| Assistant Professor | 2,850 | $114,642 |
Filings by State
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Median Salary by State
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Filing Volume Trend
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Year-over-Year Salary Statistics
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 121,146 | $108,414 | 92.8% |
| FY 2022 | 118,838 | $109,057 | 90.3% |
| FY 2023 | 129,569 | $108,239 | 88.1% |
| FY 2024 | 103,136 | $108,349 | 93.0% |
| FY 2025 | 13,998 | $148,431 | 88.8% |
| FY 2026 | 2,402 | $154,581 | 89.7% |
About This Data
Data Source
This data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's public disclosure files for Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and Permanent Employment Certification (PERM) applications.
What You Can Find
- H-1B Salaries: Wages offered to H-1B specialty occupation workers
- PERM Salaries: Wages offered for green card sponsorship positions
- Employer Information: Which companies sponsor most workers
- Location Data: Salary differences by state and city
How to Use This Data
- Research salaries for your role at specific companies
- Compare offers across different locations
- Find companies that actively sponsor green cards
- Understand market rates for salary negotiations
Note: This data shows wages from official DOL filings.
Actual compensation may include additional benefits, bonuses, and equity not reflected here.
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