OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Hardware 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 Engineer insights
Total filings9,423All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$126,0278,775 eligible salary records
Employer names1,066Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$101,195–$156,853Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*586 filings$167,466 median · n=549
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 8,775 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Hardware Engineer3,153
$116,775 median · n=2,886 eligible
Graphics Hardware Engineer1,018
$112,980 median · n=1,012 eligible
Senior Hardware Engineer902
$108,930 median · n=846 eligible
Hardware Engineer, Electronics759
$163,717 median · n=751 eligible
Staff Hardware Engineer470
$126,000 median · n=451 eligible
Computer Hardware Engineer217
$105,373 median · n=176 eligible
Hardware Engineering157
$187,111 median · n=157 eligible
Senior Staff Hardware Engineer131
$149,063 median · n=126 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Santa Clara, CA1,409
$151,902 median · n=1,374 eligible
San Diego, CA971
$111,925 median · n=929 eligible
Mountain View, CA740
$162,000 median · n=655 eligible
Folsom, CA629
$107,598 median · n=629 eligible
San Jose, CA528
$130,562 median · n=483 eligible
Redmond, WA368
$160,092 median · n=364 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA363
$157,000 median · n=315 eligible
Austin, TX325
$120,299 median · n=318 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
94.3%Certified LCAs
Certified8,885 94.3%
Certified - Withdrawn336 3.6%
Withdrawn145 1.5%
Denied57 0.6%
Denominator: all 9,423 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Intel Corporation1,332
$111,700 median · n=1,324 eligible
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.1,166
$108,971 median · n=1,126 eligible
Nvidia Corporation990
$163,000 median · n=980 eligible
Google LLC794
$159,000 median · n=750 eligible
Microsoft Corporation686
$158,000 median · n=685 eligible
Cisco Systems, Inc.300
$129,563 median · n=299 eligible
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.256
$116,462 median · n=244 eligible
L&T Technology Services Limited209
$81,890 median · n=186 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$126,027Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$85,817
25th percentile$101,195
Median (50th)$126,027
75th percentile$156,853
90th percentile$186,472
n=8,775 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
9,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covidien Lp | Principal Hardware Engineer | $118,414I-200-26174-041569 Reported wage: $118,414–$140,800 / year Annualized: $118,414 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-17 Worker positions: 1 | North Haven, CT | 06/23/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Dyna Robotics, Inc. | Hardware Engineer | $130,000I-200-26083-725529 Reported wage: $130,000–$205,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-03-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redwood City, CA | 03/24/2026 | 03/31/2026 |
| Enphase Energy, Inc. | Staff Electronics Hardware Engineer | $135,907I-200-26173-037751 Reported wage: $135,907–$151,200 / year Annualized: $135,907 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-19 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/22/2026 | 07/20/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Hardware Engineering Technical Leader | $216,091I-200-26173-038658 Reported wage: $216,091–$323,600 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-11-19 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/22/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Hyannis Port Research Inc | Hardware Engineer Ii (00108553) | $134,597I-200-26173-039689 Reported wage: $134,597–$156,000 / year Annualized: $134,597 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Needham, MA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Intel Corporation | Graphics Hardware Engineer | $186,472I-200-26169-027722 Reported wage: $186,472–$265,400 / year Annualized: $186,472 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-05 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/18/2026 | 11/06/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Computer Hardware Engineer | $139,940I-200-26169-027861 Reported wage: $139,940–$190,900 / year Annualized: $139,940 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 50 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/18/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Computer Hardware Engineer | $202,509I-200-26169-027883 Reported wage: $202,509–$272,100 / year Annualized: $202,509 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 50 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/18/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Hardware Engineering | $205,000I-200-26169-028072 Reported wage: $205,000 / year Annualized: $205,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/18/2026 | 06/25/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Ai Hardware Engineer | $180,000I-200-26169-029134 Reported wage: $180,000 / year Annualized: $180,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/18/2026 | 06/25/2026 |
| Infi USA Inc | Computer Hardware Engineer | $55,000I-200-26169-031357 Reported wage: $55,000 / year Annualized: $55,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/18/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Intel Corporation | Graphics Hardware Engineer | $139,940I-200-26170-032891 Reported wage: $139,940–$200,000 / year Annualized: $139,940 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-22 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/19/2026 | 06/23/2026 |
| Google LLC | Hardware Engineer | $179,000I-200-26172-036036 Reported wage: $179,000 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-29 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/20/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Ai Hardware Engineer | $330,000I-200-26168-023136 Reported wage: $330,000 / year Annualized: $330,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/17/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Research Hardware Engineer | $284,677I-200-26168-023273 Reported wage: $284,677 / year Annualized: $284,677 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-10-23 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/17/2026 | 10/24/2026 |
| Tensordyne Inc. | Sr. Hardware Engineer | $203,533I-200-26168-023736 Reported wage: $203,533 / year Annualized: $203,533 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-12-03 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/17/2026 | 12/04/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Hardware Engineering Technical Leader | $216,091I-200-26168-024859 Reported wage: $216,091–$277,400 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/17/2026 | 06/25/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Ai Hardware Engineer | $320,000I-200-26167-018053 Reported wage: $320,000 / year Annualized: $320,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-06-22 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/16/2026 | 06/23/2026 |
| Afe, Inc. | Computer Hardware Engineer | $69,846I-200-26167-021075 Reported wage: $69,846 / year Annualized: $69,846 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milwaukee, WI | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Doordash, Inc. | Hardware Engineer | $249,600I-200-26167-021507 Reported wage: $249,600–$312,000 / year Annualized: $249,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/16/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Hardware Engineer | $164,686I-200-26167-021931 Reported wage: $164,686–$255,100 / year Annualized: $164,686 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-12-15 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/16/2026 | 12/16/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Ai Hardware Engineer | $330,000I-200-26166-013669 Reported wage: $330,000 / year Annualized: $330,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-06-16 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto,, CA | 06/15/2026 | 06/17/2026 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Ai Hardware Engineer | $244,860I-200-26166-013760 Reported wage: $244,860 / year Annualized: $244,860 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 06/15/2026 | 08/28/2026 |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | Senior Electrical Embedded Hardware Engineer | $150,843.68I-200-26166-014557 Reported wage: $150,843.68 / year Annualized: $150,844 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-11-26 Worker positions: 1 | Charleston, SC | 06/15/2026 | 11/27/2026 |
| Zealogics LLC. | Hardware Engineer | $131,019I-200-26166-015797 Reported wage: $131,019 / year Annualized: $131,019 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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