H1B PMs face more USCIS scrutiny than engineers. The 'specialty occupation' question is live for PM roles. Median SF PM salary is $175K — 35% above national. PM roles face higher RFE rates than engineering roles — USCIS sometimes challenges whether PM duties constitute a specialty occupation. Prepare detailed job descriptions.
Key fact: PM roles face higher RFE rates than engineering roles — USCIS sometimes challenges whether PM duties constitute a specialty occupation. Prepare detailed job descriptions.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| PM L3 | $148,000 |
| Senior PM L4 | $188,000 |
| Principal PM L5 | $232,000 |
| Director of PM | $285,000 |
| GPM / VP PM | $345,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| $198,000 | |
| Meta | $212,000 |
| Stripe | $195,000 |
| Salesforce | $182,000 |
| $185,000 | |
| Airbnb | $188,000 |