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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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 roles1,236 openSee all 1,236+ E-3 physicians & surgeons jobsApplyHead of Asset in Respiratory, Immunology Clinical DevelopmentNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $248,000/yr - $471,500/yrApplyOutpatient Palliative Care PhysicianBinghamton, New York · On-site · $280,563/yr - $300,000/yrApplyPediatricianNorwich, New York · On-site · $252,000/yr - $316,000/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 roles1,985 openSee all 1,985+ E-3 ai & machine learning jobsApplyAssociate Director, AI & Automation StrategyNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $141,500/yr - $268,500/yrApplyPrincipal Applied ScientistBoston, Massachusetts · On-site · $198,900/yr - $269,000/yrApplyAssociate Director, Technology and InnovationNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $141,500/yr - $268,500/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.
Hiring for software engineering nowOpen Software Engineering roles7,496 openSee all 7,496+ E-3 software engineering jobsApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yrApplySenior System Software EngineerUtah · Hybrid · $168,000/yr - $322,000/yrApplyAssociate Director, AI & Automation StrategyNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $141,500/yr - $268,500/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 roles1,257 openSee all 1,257+ E-3 cybersecurity jobsApplySenior Adaptive Threat Simulation Red TeamerDenver, Colorado · On-site · $160,000/yr - $205,000/yrApplySenior Security EngineerMountain View, California · On-site · $161,000/yr - $218,000/yrApplyStaff Software EngineerSanta Monica, California · On-site · $195,000/yr - $343,000/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.
Hiring for technical program management nowOpen Technical Program Management roles5,647 openSee all 5,647+ E-3 technical program management jobsApplySenior System Software EngineerUtah · Hybrid · $168,000/yr - $322,000/yrApplyServiceNow Enterprise Integration Delivery LeadNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $124,500/yr - $236,500/yrApplyAssociate Director, AI & Automation StrategyNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $141,500/yr - $268,500/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 roles2,308 openSee all 2,308+ E-3 product management jobsApplyProduct ManagerFranklin, Tennessee · On-site · $100,000/yr - $200,000/yrApplySenior Product ManagerSeattle, Washington · On-site · $151,200/yr - $204,600/yrApplySenior Manager, New Product DevReading, Massachusetts · On-site · $193,700/yr - $262,000/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 roles118 openSee all 118+ E-3 robotics engineering jobsApplySr. System Development EngineerWestborough, Massachusetts · On-site · $151,200/yr - $204,600/yrApplyDeveloper Relations Manager RoboticsSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yrApplySenior Robotics 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 roles907 openSee all 907+ E-3 solutions architecture jobsApplyServiceNow Enterprise Integration Delivery LeadNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $124,500/yr - $236,500/yrApplySOLUTION ARCHITECT L2San Jose, California · On-site · $120,000/yr - $220,000/yrApplySenior Solutions EngineerRemote · Remote · $90,580/yr - $240,310/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 roles3,829 openSee all 3,829+ E-3 cloud & devops jobsApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yrApplyAI ArchitectNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $109,500/yr - $208,500/yrApplySoftware Development Engineer IIAustin, Texas · On-site · $143,700/yr - $194,400/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 roles662 openSee all 662+ E-3 manufacturing & industrial engineering jobsApplySr. Principal Engineer, ProcessNorth Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid · $124,500/yr - $236,500/yrApplySi Photonic Foundry Component EngineerHolmdel, New Jersey · On-site · $136,500/yr - $259,100/yrApplyASIC Physical Design EngineerSan Jose, California · On-site · $138,100/yr - $256,000/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.