From Software Engineering, to Product, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Business Ops, here’s a list of base salary ranges, medians and averages for 50+ jobs in the U.S., based on the E-3 visa LCA data in 2021.
When you’re moving from Australia to the U.S., figuring out your market value can be challenging. Even when you’re already employed in the U.S. and switching jobs, or looking for a salary adjustment, you’re likely wondering what your market rate is.
Reviewing salary data online is often a helpful way to get a sense of what your market value may be. Keep in mind, salaries vary depending on what market you’re in (e.g. NY vs Texas vs Seattle). We’ve compiled a list of salary averages, medians and ranges for 50+ jobs, based on the certified E-3 visa LCA wage data for 2021.
It’s important to note that this data does not reflect total compensation (e.g. equity, bonuses and additional benefits). Many of the big tech companies offer a significant equity component that can make up nearly half of your annual total compensation.
Also a reminder that compensation in the U.S. is structured a little differently than Australia. For example, there is no superannuation, instead there may be a 401k component (retirement fund) that is not mandatory.
Salaries are in USD and are based on the E-3 Visa LCA “Wage Rate of Pay From” data field.
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Software Engineering & Product Salaries
Software Engineer (228 entries)
Average: $151,313
Median: $158,900
Range: $70,075 to $315,000
Software Developer (76 entries)
Average: $91,037
Median: $92,685
Range: $60,341 - $211,674
Senior Software Engineer (88 entries)
Average: $168,880
Median: $171,100
Range: $90,000 - $280,000
Engineering Manager (19 entries)
Average: $191,045
Median: $200,000
Range: $93,392 - $410,000
Network Engineer (12 entries)
Average: $96,523
Median: $85,850
Range: $68,500 - $165,349
Data Scientist (17 entries)
Average: $136,037
Median: $128,255
Range: $92,000 - $195,138
Product Manager (46 entries)
Average: $145,964
Median: $145,000
Range: $70,000 - $289,000
Marketing Salaries
Product Marketing Manager (8 entries)
Average: $126,458
Median: $121,329
Range: $111,446 - $159,500
Marketing Manager (28 entries)
Average: $116,233
Median: $120,000
Range: $52,000 - $180,000
Marketing Specialist (28 entries)
Average: $72,943
Median: $65,250
Range: $43,534 - $150,000
Marketing Director (10 entries)
Average: $117,850
Median: $125,875
Range: $63,000 - $160,000
Copywriter (11 entries)
Average: $105,799
Median: $95,000
Range: $66,000 - $185,000
Public Relations Specialist (12 entries)
Average: $70,199
Median: $66,907
Range: $41,579 - $105,000
Creative & Design Salaries
Art Director (14 entries)
Average: $115,231
Median: $113,910
Range: $72,904 - $180,000
Creative Director (51 entries)
Average: $164,017
Median: $160,000
Range: $60,000 - $380,000
Design Director (13 entries)
Average: $121,046
Median: $111,000
Range: $75,000 - $131,000
Senior Designer (28 entries)
Average: $107,518
Median: $92,000
Range: $74,000 - $210,000
Designer (24 entries)
Average: $75,321
Median: $72,287
Range: $55,536 - $133,370
Content Designer (10 entries)
Average: $155,147
Median: $150,866
Range: $125,000 - $186,847
Sales, Customer Success & Business Development
Sales Manager (22 entries)
Average: $117,769
Median: $120,106
Range: $66,500 - $225,000
Account Executive (28 entries)
Average: $108,529
Median: $89,238
Range: $50,000 - $277,750
Account Director (24 entries)
Average: $134,038
Median: $147,000
Range: $88,712 - $200,000
Customer Success Manager (4 entries)
Average: $102,397
Median: $100,000
Range: $70,000 - $170,000
Director of Business Development (10 entries)
Average: $125,764
Median: $130,000
Range: $83,400 - $175,000
Business Development Manager (21 entries)
Average: $105,314
Median: $87,550
Range: $60,000 - $243,560
Operations
Director of Operations (18 entries)
Average: $106,255
Median: $100,000
Range: $50,000 - $214,700
Operations Manager (34 entries)
Average: $102,098
Median: $85,000
Range: $55,000 - $290,000
Executive & Director Salaries
Chief Executive Officer (93 entries)
Average: $233,867
Median: $218,310
Range: $70,000 - $1,200,000
Chief Operating Officer (36 entries)
Average: $218,292
Median: $200,000
Range: $52,166 - $700,000
Chief Financial Officer (26 entries)
Average: $237,003
Median: $212,500
Range: $80,000 - $600,000
Chief Technology Officer (17 entries)
Average: $250,417
Median: $198,453
Range: $120,000 - $500,000
President (20 entries)
Average: $231,455
Median: $216,500
Range: $85,000 - $600,000
Vice President (82 entries)
Average: $181,404
Median: $171,700
Range: $100,000 - $551,900
Executive Director (25 entries)
Average: $186,750
Median: $147,509
Range: $53,310 - $400,000
Associate Director (25 entries)
Average: $166,476
Median: $160,000
Range: $50,000 - $275,000
Managing Director (44 entries)
Average: $253,484
Median: $251,631
Range: $62,000 - $1,300,000
Director (51 entries)
Average: $185,129
Median: $167,500
Range: $70,000 - $384,000
Manager & Associate Salaries
General Manager (55 entries)
Average: $121,634
Median: $105,352
Range: $65,000 - $369,750
Senior Manager (45 entries)
Average: $162,500
Median: $151,250
Range: $110,000 - $233,000
Manager (54 entries)
Average: $135,459
Median: $130,000
Range: $53,893 - $240,000
Senior Project Manager (23 entries)
Average: $115,225
Median: $116,198
Range: $80,000 - $250,000
Project Manager (70 entries)
Average: $109,103
Median: $101,668
Range: $62,296 - $275,000
Program Manager (27 entries)
Average: $145,890
Median: $129,162
Range: $72,571 - $250,000
Senior Associate (36 entries)
Average: $142,548
Median: $127,500
Range: $75,000 - $325,000
Associate (162 entries)
Average: $188,761
Median: $190,000
Range: $40,000 - $400,000
Consultant Salaries
Senior Consultant (31 entries)
Average: $114,545
Median: $114,200
Range: $82,077 - $160,000
Consultant (22 entries)
Average: $129,783
Median: $140,000
Range: $73,029 - $210,600
Analyst (21 entries)
Average: $101,501
Median: $96,000
Range: $50,000 - $180,000
Lawyer Salaries
Attorney (21 entries)
Average: $244,810
Median: $255,000
Range: $140,000 - $485,000
Associate Attorney (40 entries)
Average: $246,736
Median: $255,000
Range: $61,000 - $370,000
Law Clerk (27 entries)
Average: $197,088
Median: $200,000
Range: $48,500 - $275,000
Finance Salaries
Financial Controller (10 entries)
Average: $158,139
Median: $150,000
Range: $106,912 - $240,000
Accountant (15 entries)
Average: $69,613
Median: $65,666
Range: $51,646 - $102,000
Senior Accountant (10 entries)
Average: $104,543
Median: $102,100
Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Audit Manager (4 entries)
Average: $78,750
Median: $65,000
Range: $65,000 - $120,000
Construction & Architecture Salaries
Senior Cost Manager (18 entries)
Average: $127,222
Median: $125,100
Range: $94,037 - $165,000
Construction Manager (15 entries)
Average: $131,308.96
Median: $125,000
Range: $67,371 - $180,000
Project Engineer (10 entries)
Average: $102,765
Median: $96,549
Range: $72,405 - $165,163
Architectural Designer (13 entries)
Average: $75,743
Median: $79,851
Range: $53,000 - $98,000
Source: LCA disclosure data from the United States Department of Labor. Prior to filing an E-3 petition with the USCIS or an E-3 application with the Department of State, an employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor. Wages listed are based on yearly wage to the nonimmigrant worker at the First Worksite Location.
Disclaimer: The data provided herein was obtained directly from public facing Department of Labor statistics and related information. In no way does Aussie Recruit or its affiliated entities take any responsibility for its accuracy. Furthermore, nothing contained within or available via this database should be considered legal advice. Should you need visa assistance, please contact a licensed professional.
