OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Hardware Development 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 recordsHardware Development Engineer insights
Total filings2,691All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$146,2602,579 eligible salary records
Employer names104Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$125,010–$163,705Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*119 filings$153,600 median · n=117
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 2,579 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Hardware Development Engineer758
$155,000 median · n=708 eligible
Hardware Development Engineer Ii735
$140,733 median · n=716 eligible
Hardware Development Engineer Iii439
$163,100 median · n=429 eligible
Hardware Development Engineer I242
$115,910 median · n=230 eligible
Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering185
$129,283 median · n=184 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering77
$147,447 median · n=77 eligible
Senior Hardware Development Engineer71
$115,289 median · n=64 eligible
Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering48
$92,000 median · n=47 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Sunnyvale, CA627
$155,250 median · n=610 eligible
Cupertino, CA620
$160,000 median · n=582 eligible
Seattle, WA282
$140,733 median · n=273 eligible
San Jose, CA167
$133,890 median · n=163 eligible
Fremont, CA99
$134,480 median · n=98 eligible
Westborough, MA72
$133,400 median · n=71 eligible
Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA66
$142,500 median · n=66 eligible
North Reading, MA63
$124,200 median · n=63 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.9%Certified LCAs
Certified2,582 95.9%
Certified - Withdrawn69 2.6%
Withdrawn34 1.3%
Denied6 0.2%
Denominator: all 2,691 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Amazon.Com Services LLC901
$150,000 median · n=876 eligible
Apple Inc.675
$160,000 median · n=636 eligible
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.300
$134,514 median · n=298 eligible
A2z Development Center, Inc.188
$132,000 median · n=177 eligible
Amazon Data Services, Inc117
$151,008 median · n=114 eligible
Amazon.Com Services, Inc.104
$140,000 median · n=103 eligible
Infinera Corporation84
$120,000 median · n=70 eligible
Hgst, Inc.53
$108,795 median · n=49 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$146,260Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$106,000
25th percentile$125,010
Median (50th)$146,260
75th percentile$163,705
90th percentile$179,020
n=2,579 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
2,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | Hardware Development Engineer | $151,902I-200-23180-156046 Reported wage: $151,902–$190,000 / year Annualized: $151,902 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2026-12-23 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/29/2023 | 12/24/2023 |
| Apple Inc. | Hardware Development Engineer | $132,300I-200-24187-177694 Reported wage: $132,300–$199,500 / year Annualized: $132,300 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2027-07-07 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 07/05/2024 | 07/08/2024 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Iii | $167,000I-200-26169-028641 Reported wage: $167,000 / year Annualized: $167,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-20 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 06/18/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer I | $106,240I-200-26167-018552 Reported wage: $106,240 / year Annualized: $106,240 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-06-20 Worker positions: 1 | Sumner, WA | 06/16/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Ii | $140,000I-200-26155-981286 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 06/04/2026 | 06/09/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Ii | $140,000I-200-26154-975465 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-06-06 Worker positions: 1 | Westborough, MA | 06/03/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Nokia Of America Corporation | Sr Hardware Development Engineer | $188,760I-200-26153-972223 Reported wage: $188,760 / year Annualized: $188,760 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| 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 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Ii | $160,000I-200-26146-947096 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-05-29 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 05/26/2026 | 05/31/2026 |
| Viavi Solutions, Inc. | Senior Hardware Development Engineer | $103,002I-200-26142-942491 Reported wage: $103,002–$163,800 / year Annualized: $103,002 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Morrisville, NC | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Ii | $177,100I-200-26141-936226 Reported wage: $177,100 / year Annualized: $177,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-11-18 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 05/21/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Iii | $155,000I-200-26140-931799 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-05-22 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 05/20/2026 | 05/24/2026 |
| Viavi Solutions, Inc. | Senior Hardware Development Engineer | $103,730I-200-26141-935273 Reported wage: $103,730–$163,800 / year Annualized: $103,730 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Indianapolis, IN | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nokia Of America Corporation | Senior Hardware Development Engineer | $127,875I-200-26139-927235 Reported wage: $127,875 / year Annualized: $127,875 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Allentown, PA | 05/19/2026 | 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. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $178,797I-200-26138-923986 Reported wage: $178,797–$218,700 / year Annualized: $178,797 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. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $178,797I-200-26138-924749 Reported wage: $178,797–$218,700 / year Annualized: $178,797 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 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Iii | $167,000I-200-26135-914915 Reported wage: $167,000 / year Annualized: $167,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-05-18 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 05/15/2026 | 05/20/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Hardware Development Engineer Iii | $200,000I-200-26131-892604 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-05-14 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 05/11/2026 | 05/16/2026 |
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