10 Highest-Paying E-3 Jobs
The highest-paying E-3 jobs are led by Physicians & Surgeons, AI & Machine Learning, and Software Engineering, the three E-3 role categories with the highest median listed salaries. On Migrate Mate, Physicians & Surgeons pays the most, with a median listed salary of $300,000 as of July 30, 2026. These figures reflect median salaries listed by employers on active E-3 job postings, not government wage floors, and individual offers will vary by employer, location, and experience.
Which E-3 jobs pay the most?
Ranked by the median salary listed across live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate, updated July 30, 2026
How these salaries are calculated
Each role is ranked by the median salary listed across live E-3 jobs on Migrate Mate, not by any single top-paying listing. Using the median means one unusually high or mis-stated posting cannot distort the order, so the figures reflect what a typical role in each category actually pays. Salaries come from employer listings and update as the data refreshes. Exact pay is always set by the employer and shown on each listing.
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Physicians & Surgeons
Highest paid$300,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$210,000 – $405,000Listings analyzed401From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MatePhysicians & Surgeons is the highest-paying E-3 role on this list, with a median listed salary of $300,000 across 401 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for physicians & surgeons nowOpen Physicians & Surgeons roles1,317 openSee all 1,317+ E-3 physicians & surgeons jobsApplyAssistant Clinical Obstetrician GynecologistNew York, New York · On-site · $280,000/yr - $400,000/yrApplyScientific Director/Senior Medical DirectorMettawa, Illinois · Hybrid · $182,000/yr - $346,000/yrApplyDirector, Patient Centered Outcomes ResearchSan Francisco, California · On-site · $160,500/yr - $305,000/yr - 02
AI & Machine Learning
$214,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$179,000 – $255,000Listings analyzed891From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateAI & Machine Learning has a median listed E-3 salary of $214,000, across 891 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for ai & machine learning nowOpen AI & Machine Learning roles3,362 openSee all 3,362+ E-3 ai & machine learning jobsApplyForward Deployed Engineer IVChicago, Illinois · On-site · $207,000/yr - $300,000/yrApplySenior Director, Data Science and AIPortland, Oregon · On-site · $204,000/yr - $240,000/yrApplyDirector, Product EngineeringSan Francisco, California · On-site · $190,000/yr - $265,000/yr - 03
Software Engineering
$213,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$167,000 – $246,000Listings analyzed842From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateSoftware Engineering pays a median of $213,000, across 842 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Software Engineering roles12,604 openSee all 12,604+ E-3 software engineering jobsApplyData EngineerResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina · On-site · $139,300/yr - $250,900/yrApplySenior Software Development EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-site · $171,500/yr - $274,500/yrApplyStaff Software EngineerRemote · Remote · $140,400/yr - $372,300/yr Unlock every E-3 job in these roles
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Cybersecurity
$205,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$161,000 – $254,000Listings analyzed813From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateThe median listed E-3 salary for cybersecurity is $205,000, across 813 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for cybersecurity nowOpen Cybersecurity roles1,693 openSee all 1,693+ E-3 cybersecurity jobsApplySenior Software EngineerBellevue, Washington · On-site · $148,500/yr - $223,900/yrApplySenior Controls Infrastructure EngineerSan Francisco, California · On-site · $138,100/yr - $207,100/yrApplyTechnical Program Manager IIIAustin, Texas · On-site · $163,000/yr - $236,000/yr - 05
Technical Program Management
$205,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$156,000 – $250,000Listings analyzed760From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateTechnical Program Management shows a median listed salary of $205,000 across 760 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Technical Program Management roles8,559 openSee all 8,559+ E-3 technical program management jobsApplyStaff Technical Program ManagerSan Francisco, California · Hybrid · $145,747/yr - $300,067/yrApplySenior Infrastructure EngineersPhoenix, Arizona · Hybrid · $123,000/yr - $215,250/yrApplyDigital Transformation and Solution Architecture - VPWhippany, New Jersey · On-site · $170,000/yr - $230,000/yr - 06
Product Management
$200,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$163,000 – $240,000Listings analyzed830From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateProduct Management has a median listed E-3 salary of $200,000, across 830 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for product management nowOpen Product Management roles3,654 openSee all 3,654+ E-3 product management jobsApplySenior Product ManagerNew York, New York · On-site · $157,000/yr - $230,000/yrApplySr Product DesignerSan Francisco, California · On-site · $124,600/yr - $234,250/yrApplySenior Product DesignerNew York, New York · Hybrid · $180,000/yr - $200,000/yr - 07
Robotics Engineering
$197,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$161,000 – $225,000Listings analyzed137From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateRobotics Engineering pays a median of $197,000, across 137 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Robotics Engineering roles161 openSee all 161+ E-3 robotics engineering jobsApplyStaff Technical Program ManagerRedmond, Washington · On-site · $192,000/yr - $278,000/yrApplyDirector -EngineeringMountain View, California · On-site · $190,000/yr - $265,000/yrApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $184,000/yr - $356,500/yr See E-3 jobs across all 10 roles and thousands more
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Solutions Architecture
$196,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$163,000 – $236,000Listings analyzed803From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateThe median listed E-3 salary for solutions architecture is $196,000, across 803 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for solutions architecture nowOpen Solutions Architecture roles1,222 openSee all 1,222+ E-3 solutions architecture jobsApplyDigital Transformation and Solution Architecture - VPWhippany, New Jersey · On-site · $170,000/yr - $230,000/yrApplySolutions ArchitectIllinois · On-site · $180,000/yr - $247,500/yrApplyLabels & Packaging Solution Architect ExpertAlpharetta, Georgia · On-site · $147,300/yr - $231,300/yr - 09
Cloud & DevOps
$192,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$156,000 – $236,000Listings analyzed791From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateCloud & DevOps shows a median listed salary of $192,000 across 791 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for cloud & devops nowOpen Cloud & DevOps roles5,710 openSee all 5,710+ E-3 cloud & devops jobsApplyData EngineerResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina · On-site · $139,300/yr - $250,900/yrApplySenior Software Development EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-site · $171,500/yr - $274,500/yrApplySenior Infrastructure EngineersPhoenix, Arizona · Hybrid · $123,000/yr - $215,250/yr - 10
Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
$190,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$153,000 – $219,000Listings analyzed844From live E-3 salaries on Migrate MateManufacturing & Industrial Engineering has a median listed E-3 salary of $190,000, across 844 E-3 listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering roles1,372 openSee all 1,372+ E-3 manufacturing & industrial engineering jobsApplySenior Staff Industrial EngineerFremont, California · On-site · $171,000/yr - $247,000/yrApplyOcotillo Technology Fabrication Wet Etch Experienced Module EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-site · $120,860/yr - $231,670/yrApplyPackage Design Methodology EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site · $136,000/yr - $264,500/yr
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Which E-3 jobs pay the most?
Physicians & Surgeons pays the most, with a median listed salary of $300,000 across 401 E-3 listings, followed by AI & Machine Learning ($214,000) and Software Engineering ($213,000). The figures are the median of salaries listed on Migrate Mate for each role, updated July 2026.
Who qualifies for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 status is available exclusively to Australian citizens who have a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, defined as a role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, and the applicant applies for the visa at a U.S. consulate. The annual cap is 10,500 visas, which has never been exhausted.
Do these E-3 salaries include bonuses and equity?
No. Each figure is the base salary an employer listed on the job posting. Total compensation, including any bonus, equity, or overtime, is set per offer and usually sits on top of the listed base. Pay within a role also varies with seniority, specialization, and location, which is why the range around each median can be wide. Check the individual listing and confirm the full package with the employer.
How do I find a high-paying E-3 job?
The highest-paying E-3 roles concentrate in specialized technical and licensed professional fields where employers publish pay openly. Migrate Mate lists roles only from employers with a verified history of sponsoring work visas, so you can filter by role and see the salary each employer has listed. Focus on roles that match your background, since E-3 requires the role to match your credentials, and compare the listed salaries across employers before you apply.