OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Audio Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsAudio Engineer insights
Total filings66All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$104,29155 eligible salary records
Employer names41Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$76,617–$135,572Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*3 filings$98,904 median · n=3
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 55 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Audio Engineer31
$102,000 median · n=25 eligible
Senior Audio Engineer8
$133,500 median · n=6 eligible
Lead Audio Engineer5
$144,986 median · n=4 eligible
Lecturer In Audio Engineering4
$48,053 median · n=4 eligible
Sr Engineer Audio Engineering4
$101,785 median · n=4 eligible
Advanced Audio Engineer2
$72,779 median · n=2 eligible
Asst. Professor Of Audio Engineering Technology2
$78,648 median · n=2 eligible
Audio Engineering Instructor1
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA9
$108,347 median · n=9 eligible
Plantation, FL6
$98,207 median · n=6 eligible
Austin, TX5
$92,000 median · n=3 eligible
Mountain View, CA4
$115,000 median · n=4 eligible
New York, NY4
$34,800 median · n=2 eligible
Novato, CA4
$145,246 median · n=3 eligible
Cheney, WA3
$47,577 median · n=3 eligible
Redmond, WA3
$149,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
92.4%Certified LCAs
Certified61 92.4%
Denied3 4.5%
Withdrawn1 1.5%
Certified - Withdrawn1 1.5%
Denominator: all 66 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.8
$104,291 median · n=8 eligible
Motorola Solutions, Inc.6
$98,207 median · n=6 eligible
2k Games, Inc.5
$144,986 median · n=4 eligible
Eastern Washington University4
$48,053 median · n=4 eligible
Microsoft Corporation3
$149,000 median · n=3 eligible
Belmont University2
$78,648 median · n=2 eligible
Eargo, Inc.2
$160,002 median · n=2 eligible
Ford Motor Company2
$72,779 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$104,291Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$49,917
25th percentile$76,617
Median (50th)$104,291
75th percentile$135,572
90th percentile$160,580
n=55 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
66 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electro-Voice Dynacord LLC | Audio Engineer | $104,550.16I-200-26133-903542 Reported wage: $104,550.16 / year Annualized: $104,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-05-06 Worker positions: 1 | Burnsville, MN | 05/13/2026 | 05/21/2026 |
| Wieden And Kennedy, Inc. | Senior Associate Audio Engineer | $71,000I-200-26114-833576 Reported wage: $71,000 / year Annualized: $71,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Portland, OR | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Sr Engineer Audio Engineering | $98,904I-200-26106-801062 Reported wage: $98,904–$150,000 / year Annualized: $98,904 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Plantation, FL | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of South Florida | Assistant Instructor, Audio Engineer & Designer | $64,000I-200-25265-326308 Reported wage: $64,000 / year Annualized: $64,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-29 Employment end: 2028-10-12 Worker positions: 1 | Tampa, FL | 09/22/2025 | 10/13/2025 |
| Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska | Audio Engineer / Producer | $57,041.4I-200-25141-002221 Reported wage: $57,041.4 / year Annualized: $57,041 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-29 Employment end: 2028-05-30 Worker positions: 1 | Omaha, NE | 05/21/2025 | 06/01/2025 |
| Bose Corporation | Senior Embedded Audio Engineer | $147,846I-200-25092-824213 Reported wage: $147,846–$172,744 / year Annualized: $147,846 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-09 Employment end: 2028-04-13 Worker positions: 1 | Framingham, MA | 04/02/2025 | 04/14/2025 |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $200,000I-200-25090-813978 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-07 Employment end: 2028-09-05 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/31/2025 | 09/06/2025 |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $167,000I-200-25090-814190 Reported wage: $167,000 / year Annualized: $167,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-07 Employment end: 2028-09-15 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/31/2025 | 09/16/2025 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Sr. Engineer Audio Engineering | $105,997I-200-25066-757511 Reported wage: $105,997–$120,900 / year Annualized: $105,997 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-14 Employment end: 2028-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Plantation, FL | 03/07/2025 | 07/21/2025 |
| Survios, Inc | Audio Engineer | $130,000I-200-22152-231887 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-12 Employment end: 2025-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Marina Del Ray, CA | 06/01/2022 | 08/01/2022 |
| Absolute Av Events | Audio Engineer | $52,000I-200-24172-135442 Reported wage: $52,000 / year Annualized: $52,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-27 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Raleigh, NC | 06/20/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Bosch Security Systems LLC | Audio Engineer | $102,000I-200-24115-922062 Reported wage: $102,000 / year Annualized: $102,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-01 Employment end: 2027-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Minneapolis, MN | 04/24/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $131,144I-200-24082-822643 Reported wage: $131,144 / year Annualized: $131,144 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-29 Employment end: 2027-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/22/2024 | 09/13/2024 |
| Wizards Of The Coast LLC | Audio Engineer | $92,000I-200-24064-768533 Reported wage: $92,000 / year Annualized: $92,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-11 Employment end: 2027-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 03/04/2024 | 09/03/2024 |
| Wizards Of The Coast LLC | Audio Engineer | $92,000I-200-24037-696983 Reported wage: $92,000 / year Annualized: $92,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-13 Employment end: 2027-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 02/06/2024 | 08/07/2024 |
| Apple Inc. | Core Audio Engineer | $148,658I-200-23138-035653 Reported wage: $148,658–$196,500 / year Annualized: $148,658 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-25 Employment end: 2026-05-21 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 05/18/2023 | 05/22/2023 |
| Medallia, Inc. | Audio Engineer (Speech Audio Specialist) | $119,000I-200-23123-986366 Reported wage: $119,000–$129,000 / year Annualized: $119,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-09 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 05/02/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $108,347I-200-23083-877285 Reported wage: $108,347 / year Annualized: $108,347 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-31 Employment end: 2026-09-21 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/24/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $76,253I-200-23082-873552 Reported wage: $76,253 / year Annualized: $76,253 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-30 Employment end: 2026-09-19 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/23/2023 | 09/20/2023 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Sr Engineer Audio Engineering | $104,666I-200-23048-783961 Reported wage: $104,666–$147,000 / year Annualized: $104,666 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-24 Employment end: 2026-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Plantation, FL | 02/17/2023 | 08/17/2023 |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | Senior Audio Engineer | $104,291I-200-22179-317601 Reported wage: $104,291 / year Annualized: $104,291 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-07-06 Employment end: 2025-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/28/2022 | 07/06/2022 |
| Tiktok Inc. | Audio Engineer | $75,000I-200-22133-170352 Reported wage: $75,000 / year Annualized: $75,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-20 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 05/13/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $80,496I-200-22124-135543 Reported wage: $80,496–$98,900 / year Annualized: $80,496 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-11 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Plantation, FL | 05/04/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | Audio Engineer | $104,291I-200-22123-129504 Reported wage: $104,291 / year Annualized: $104,291 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-10 Employment end: 2025-05-02 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/03/2022 | 05/03/2022 |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Sr. Engineer Audio Engineering | $97,510I-200-22083-006897 Reported wage: $97,510–$117,300 / year Annualized: $97,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-31 Employment end: 2025-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Plantation, FL | 03/24/2022 | 07/21/2022 |
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