OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering
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 recordsEngineer, Hardware Development Engineering insights
Total filings317All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$126,984315 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$110,000–$145,205Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*36 filings$153,600 median · n=36
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 315 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering185
$129,283 median · n=184 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering77
$147,447 median · n=77 eligible
Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering48
$92,000 median · n=47 eligible
Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering6
$94,682 median · n=6 eligible
Sr. Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering1
$65,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA122
$129,085 median · n=122 eligible
Fremont, CA92
$126,464 median · n=91 eligible
Milpitas, CA35
$130,000 median · n=35 eligible
Santa Clara, CA11
$145,000 median · n=11 eligible
Irvine, CA9
$94,682 median · n=9 eligible
Milpitas, CALIFORNIA5
$106,579 median · n=5 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA5
$142,114 median · n=5 eligible
Colorado Springs, CO4
$72,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
99.4%Certified LCAs
Certified315 99.4%
Withdrawn1 0.3%
Denied1 0.3%
Denominator: all 317 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.277
$130,000 median · n=276 eligible
Hgst, Inc.35
$108,412 median · n=34 eligible
Western Digital Fremont, LLC3
$120,640 median · n=3 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.2
$164,294 median · n=2 eligible
Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$126,984Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$92,560
25th percentile$110,000
Median (50th)$126,984
75th percentile$145,205
90th percentile$161,777
n=315 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
317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $150,051I-200-26152-966759 Reported wage: $150,051–$187,000 / year Annualized: $150,051 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $150,051I-200-26152-966765 Reported wage: $150,051–$187,000 / year Annualized: $150,051 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $145,205I-200-26152-966766 Reported wage: $145,205–$153,600 / year Annualized: $145,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $145,205I-200-26152-966770 Reported wage: $145,205–$153,600 / year Annualized: $145,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $160,139I-200-26138-921472 Reported wage: $160,139–$192,000 / year Annualized: $160,139 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $160,139I-200-26138-921478 Reported wage: $160,139–$192,000 / year Annualized: $160,139 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $150,051I-200-26138-921529 Reported wage: $150,051–$187,000 / year Annualized: $150,051 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $150,051I-200-26138-921530 Reported wage: $150,051–$187,000 / year Annualized: $150,051 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $148,512I-200-26127-884965 Reported wage: $148,512–$192,000 / year Annualized: $148,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-08-10 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 05/07/2026 | 08/11/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $148,512I-200-26127-884975 Reported wage: $148,512–$192,000 / year Annualized: $148,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-08-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/07/2026 | 08/11/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $155,821.64I-200-26120-854944 Reported wage: $155,821.64–$192,000 / year Annualized: $155,822 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 04/30/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $155,821.64I-200-26120-854978 Reported wage: $155,821.64–$192,000 / year Annualized: $155,822 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/30/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $153,600I-200-26111-819189 Reported wage: $153,600–$192,000 / year Annualized: $153,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $153,600I-200-26111-819215 Reported wage: $153,600–$192,000 / year Annualized: $153,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $164,278I-200-26111-819257 Reported wage: $164,278–$192,000 / year Annualized: $164,278 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $164,278I-200-26111-819263 Reported wage: $164,278–$192,000 / year Annualized: $164,278 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $167,735I-200-26079-719134 Reported wage: $167,735–$192,000 / year Annualized: $167,735 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 03/20/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $167,735I-200-26079-719143 Reported wage: $167,735–$192,000 / year Annualized: $167,735 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/20/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $120,182I-200-26078-715451 Reported wage: $120,182–$136,000 / year Annualized: $120,182 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 03/19/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $120,182I-200-26078-715456 Reported wage: $120,182–$136,000 / year Annualized: $120,182 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/19/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $95,139I-200-26078-716983 Reported wage: $95,139–$116,800 / year Annualized: $95,139 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 1 | Watsonville, CA | 03/19/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $95,139I-200-26078-716985 Reported wage: $95,139–$116,800 / year Annualized: $95,139 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 03/19/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $102,500I-200-26070-695884 Reported wage: $102,500–$136,600 / year Annualized: $102,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-09-02 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 03/11/2026 | 09/03/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $102,500I-200-26070-695905 Reported wage: $102,500–$136,600 / year Annualized: $102,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 03/11/2026 | 09/03/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $166,566I-200-26070-696185 Reported wage: $166,566–$192,000 / year Annualized: $166,566 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-09-02 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 03/11/2026 | 09/03/2026 |
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