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Tech Giants Boost Salaries Amid Fierce Talent War

8/1/2025

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The tech industry is in a fierce battle for talent, pushing salaries to unprecedented levels. Recent H-1B visa filings show that leading companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are offering impressive annual base salaries for top positions. This figure doesn’t even account for stock options and bonuses, which can elevate total earnings even further.

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Story summary

The tech industry is in a fierce battle for talent, pushing salaries to unprecedented levels. Recent H-1B visa filings show that leading companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are offering impressive annual base salaries for top positions. This figure doesn’t even account for stock options and bonuses, which can elevate total earnings even further.