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Lead Firmware Engineer

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Lead Firmware Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings60All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$134,76352 eligible salary records
Employer names42Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$104,823–$166,307Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 5 filings17FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 5 filings19FY 2020: 6 filings20FY 2021: 4 filings21FY 2022: 5 filings22FY 2023: 8 filings23FY 2024: 6 filings24FY 2025: 5 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$164,097 median · n=6

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 52 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Lead Firmware Engineer43
$123,386 median · n=37 eligible
Tech Lead Firmware Engineer7
$180,000 median · n=7 eligible
Lead Firmware Engineer, Pcs2
$98,415 median · n=2 eligible
Lead Firmware Engineer (Team Lead)2
$164,565 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Firmware Engineer - Bsp1
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Firmware Engineer, Gaming Audio Innovation1
$180,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Firmware Engineer, Connectivity And Sensing1
— median · n=0 eligible
Senior Firmware Engineer (Lead Firmware Engineer)1
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
San Jose, CA8
$187,036 median · n=5 eligible
Menomonee Falls, WI6
$117,000 median · n=6 eligible
Santa Clara, CA6
$168,013 median · n=6 eligible
Peachtree City, GA5
$112,749 median · n=5 eligible
Waukesha, WI3
$120,000 median · n=3 eligible
Alpharetta, GA2
$93,240 median · n=2 eligible
Lafayette, IN2
$104,574 median · n=2 eligible
Rockleigh, NJ2
$156,510 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
86.7%Certified LCAs
Certified52 86.7%
Certified - Withdrawn6 10.0%
Withdrawn2 3.3%

Denominator: all 60 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Eaton Corporation9
$117,000 median · n=9 eligible
Astera Labs Inc7
$180,000 median · n=7 eligible
Cooper Lighting LLC3
$101,816 median · n=3 eligible
Ge Medical Systems, LLC3
$120,000 median · n=3 eligible
Logitech Inc.3
$180,000 median · n=3 eligible
Box Bot, Inc.2
$175,000 median · n=2 eligible
Cavium, Inc.2
$141,898 median · n=1 eligible
Crestron Electronics, Inc.2
$156,510 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$134,763Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$97,044
25th percentile$104,823
Median (50th)$134,763
75th percentile$166,307
90th percentile$180,000

n=52 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

60 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Astera Labs IncTech Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$200,743 /yr

I-200-26161-998918
Reported wage: $200,743–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $200,743
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA06/09/202606/29/2026
Crestron Electronics, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$163,019.83 /yr

I-200-26082-721449
Reported wage: $163,019.83 / year
Annualized: $163,020
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-30
Employment end: 2029-07-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rockleigh, NJ03/23/202607/08/2026
Tubis Technology Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$157,206 /yr

I-200-25181-140170
Reported wage: $157,206–$240,000 / year
Annualized: $157,206
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-04
Employment end: 2028-08-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA06/30/202508/19/2025
Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$140,312.25 /yr

I-200-26027-593528
Reported wage: $140,312.25 / year
Annualized: $140,312
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-03
Employment end: 2029-07-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Morrisville, NC01/27/202607/18/2026
Logitech Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$202,731 /yr

I-200-26023-584143
Reported wage: $202,731–$294,000 / year
Annualized: $202,731
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-30
Employment end: 2029-02-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA01/23/202602/19/2026
Astera Labs IncTech Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$165,174 /yr

I-200-25360-511740
Reported wage: $165,174–$185,000 / year
Annualized: $165,174
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-05
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose,, CA12/26/202501/01/2026
Sensata Technologies, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer (Team Lead)

Filing details

$164,565 /yr

I-200-23180-153348
Reported wage: $164,565 / year
Annualized: $164,565
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-15
Employment end: 2026-07-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Attleboro, MA06/29/202307/05/2023
Eaton CorporationLead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$130,623.91 /yr

I-200-25324-427031
Reported wage: $130,623.91 / year
Annualized: $130,624
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-28
Employment end: 2029-04-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Menomonee Falls, WI11/20/202504/03/2026
Astera Labs IncTech Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$187,036 /yr

I-200-25225-240156
Reported wage: $187,036–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $187,036
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-20
Employment end: 2028-12-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA08/13/202512/30/2025
Astera Labs IncTech Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$165,422 /yr

I-200-25212-212849
Reported wage: $165,422–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $165,422
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-07
Employment end: 2028-08-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA07/31/202508/11/2025
Eaton CorporationLead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$148,635 /yr

I-200-25155-052774
Reported wage: $148,635 / year
Annualized: $148,635
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-11
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Peachtree City, GA06/04/202510/01/2025
Xirgo Holdings, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer (Team Lead)

Filing details

$164,565 /yr

I-200-25006-597812
Reported wage: $164,565 / year
Annualized: $164,565
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-14
Employment end: 2027-01-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

North Grafton, MA01/06/202501/13/2025
Astera Labs, Inc.Tech Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$190,000 /yr

I-200-24276-380493
Reported wage: $190,000 / year
Annualized: $190,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-09
Employment end: 2027-10-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Santa Clara, CA10/02/202410/08/2024
Eaton CorporationLead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$123,386 /yr

I-200-24204-211718
Reported wage: $123,386 / year
Annualized: $123,386
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-29
Employment end: 2028-01-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Menomonee Falls, WI07/22/202401/17/2025
Ak4 Networks LLCTechnical Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$100,069 /yr

I-200-24137-001526
Reported wage: $100,069–$100,070 / year
Annualized: $100,069
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-23
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Malvern, PA05/16/202410/01/2024
Eaton CorporationLead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$99,999.96 /yr

I-200-24046-720757
Reported wage: $99,999.96 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-23
Employment end: 2027-07-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Southfield, MI02/15/202407/24/2024
Ge Medical Systems, LLCLead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$127,500 /yr

I-200-24039-703691
Reported wage: $127,500 / year
Annualized: $127,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-15
Employment end: 2027-03-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waukesha, WI02/08/202403/28/2024
Eaton CorporationLead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$142,480.08 /yr

I-200-24029-675496
Reported wage: $142,480.08 / year
Annualized: $142,480
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-05
Employment end: 2027-07-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Peachtree City, GA01/29/202407/24/2024
Box Bot, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-23297-453296
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-31
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Antioch, CA10/24/202310/24/2023
Schlage Lock Company LLCLead Firmware Engineer, Connectivity And Sensing

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-23165-110954
Reported wage: $130,000–$140,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-09
Employment end: 2026-07-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN06/14/202307/24/2023
Keep Truckin, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$230,000 /yr

I-200-22056-934026
Reported wage: $230,000 / year
Annualized: $230,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-11
Employment end: 2025-03-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA02/25/202203/07/2022
Box Bot, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-23121-980792
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-08
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alameda, CA05/01/202310/01/2023
Crestron Electronics, Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-23076-858287
Reported wage: $150,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-24
Employment end: 2026-07-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rockleigh, NJ03/17/202307/08/2023
Logitech Inc.Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$167,149 /yr

I-200-23068-836974
Reported wage: $167,149–$208,925 / year
Annualized: $167,149
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-16
Employment end: 2026-05-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Newark, CA03/09/202306/01/2023
Astera Labs, Inc.Tech Lead Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$170,000 /yr

I-200-23058-805880
Reported wage: $170,000 / year
Annualized: $170,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-06
Employment end: 2026-03-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Santa Clara, CA02/27/202303/02/2023

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.