OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Cad 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 recordsCad Engineer insights
Total filings1,347All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$88,4001,239 eligible salary records
Employer names192Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$62,500–$126,014Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*75 filings$161,527 median · n=66
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 1,239 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Cad Engineer871
$72,650 median · n=809 eligible
Senior Cad Engineer62
$113,834 median · n=59 eligible
Vlsi Cad Engineering59
$177,018 median · n=54 eligible
Vlsi Cad Engineer51
$163,937 median · n=48 eligible
Staff Cad Engineer29
$124,405 median · n=27 eligible
Cad Engineer - I25
$60,000 median · n=25 eligible
Electrical Cad Engineer19
$61,378 median · n=18 eligible
Cad Engineer - Ii12
$60,000 median · n=12 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Austin, TX113
$132,100 median · n=101 eligible
Santa Clara, CA104
$145,698 median · n=101 eligible
Hillsboro, OR74
$101,645 median · n=73 eligible
Cupertino, CA67
$160,000 median · n=63 eligible
San Jose, CA57
$110,401 median · n=52 eligible
Morrisville, NC43
$62,050 median · n=40 eligible
Quincy, IL34
$60,000 median · n=34 eligible
San Diego, CA24
$124,405 median · n=23 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
93.7%Certified LCAs
Certified1,262 93.7%
Certified - Withdrawn53 3.9%
Withdrawn25 1.9%
Denied7 0.5%
Denominator: all 1,347 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Technosoft Engineering, Inc.372
$62,000 median · n=357 eligible
Intel Corporation155
$98,808 median · n=152 eligible
Apple Inc.153
$166,600 median · n=143 eligible
Nvidia Corporation72
$164,000 median · n=71 eligible
Technosoft Services, Inc.71
$61,176 median · n=68 eligible
Hcl America, Inc.33
$60,000 median · n=33 eligible
Silicon Laboratories Inc.32
$108,347 median · n=21 eligible
Analog Devices Inc29
$99,696 median · n=29 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$88,400Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$60,000
25th percentile$62,500
Median (50th)$88,400
75th percentile$126,014
90th percentile$170,202
n=1,239 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
1,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro Limited | Cad Engineer L4 | $126,000I-200-26172-036064 Reported wage: $126,000 / year Annualized: $126,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-27 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 06/21/2026 | 06/28/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Vlsi Cad Engineering | $140,000I-200-26167-018367 Reported wage: $140,000–$175,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/16/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Axcelis Technologies Inc. | Cad Engineer Iv | $127,000I-200-26160-994532 Reported wage: $127,000 / year Annualized: $127,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | Beverly, MA | 06/09/2026 | 10/30/2026 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | Cad Engineer | $114,234I-200-26159-994122 Reported wage: $114,234–$168,590 / year Annualized: $114,234 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Chandler, AZ | 06/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Commercial Truck Equipment Company, LLC | Mechanical Cad Engineer | $94,950I-200-26154-974593 Reported wage: $94,950 / year Annualized: $94,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | Downey, CA | 06/02/2026 | 09/11/2026 |
| Hanon Systems USA, LLC | Product Design Cad Engineer - Automotive Hvac Module | $100,000I-200-26150-965139 Reported wage: $100,000–$110,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-06-15 Worker positions: 1 | Novi, MI | 05/30/2026 | 06/16/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Vlsi Cad Engineering | $181,100I-200-26142-940888 Reported wage: $181,100–$272,100 / year Annualized: $181,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Cad Engineer | $195,105.51I-200-26140-932840 Reported wage: $195,105.51 / year Annualized: $195,106 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Cad Engineer | $107,000I-200-26140-933507 Reported wage: $107,000 / year Annualized: $107,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Reno, NV | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | Cad Engineer | $174,765I-200-26138-922684 Reported wage: $174,765 / year Annualized: $174,765 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 05/18/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Vlsi Cad Engineering | $132,100I-200-26132-897754 Reported wage: $132,100–$199,000 / year Annualized: $132,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-11-10 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/12/2026 | 11/11/2026 |
| Ibm Corporation | Tcad Engineer, Hardware Developer | $157,976.64I-200-26132-900719 Reported wage: $157,976.64 / year Annualized: $157,977 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Albany, NY | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Commercial Truck Equipment Company, LLC | Mechanical Cad Engineer | $94,950I-200-26127-884145 Reported wage: $94,950 / year Annualized: $94,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | Downey, CA | 05/07/2026 | 09/11/2026 |
| Renesas Design North America Inc. | Cad Engineer | $141,148.8I-200-26126-877902 Reported wage: $141,148.8 / year Annualized: $141,149 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Cad Engineer | $178,525.21I-200-26119-847383 Reported wage: $178,525.21 / year Annualized: $178,525 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hawthorne, CA | 04/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Cad Engineer | $216,091I-200-26119-851696 Reported wage: $216,091–$264,500 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-05-04 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Cara, CA | 04/29/2026 | 05/05/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Vlsi Cad Engineering | $181,100I-200-26114-830138 Reported wage: $181,100–$272,100 / year Annualized: $181,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/24/2026 | 05/04/2026 |
| Xnrgy Climate Systems (Us) LLC | Cad Engineer | $90,771I-200-26114-834572 Reported wage: $90,771 / year Annualized: $90,771 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mesa, AZ | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | Cad Engineer | $198,677.01I-200-26113-826552 Reported wage: $198,677.01 / year Annualized: $198,677 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 04/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Silicon Laboratories, Inc. | Associate Staff Cad Engineer | $176,300I-200-26113-824473 Reported wage: $176,300 / year Annualized: $176,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Silicon Laboratories, Inc. | Associate Staff Cad Engineer | $176,300I-200-26110-813369 Reported wage: $176,300 / year Annualized: $176,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 04/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | Sr. Cad Engineer | $154,086I-200-26104-789939 Reported wage: $154,086 / year Annualized: $154,086 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | Cad Engineer | $101,900I-200-26096-759761 Reported wage: $101,900–$136,705 / year Annualized: $101,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-13 Employment end: 2029-04-12 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 04/06/2026 | 04/13/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Vlsi Cad Engineering | $190,700I-200-26089-738852 Reported wage: $190,700–$286,400 / year Annualized: $190,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-09-21 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 03/30/2026 | 09/22/2026 |
| Google LLC | Senior Silicon Cad Engineer | $227,000I-200-26086-734372 Reported wage: $227,000 / year Annualized: $227,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-09-03 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 03/27/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
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