OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Physical Design 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 recordsPhysical Design Engineer insights
Total filings2,126All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$134,5971,860 eligible salary records
Employer names230Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$106,947–$164,133Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*196 filings$180,550 median · n=166
*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 · 1,860 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Physical Design Engineer1,168
$130,458 median · n=1,070 eligible
Asic Physical Design Engineer Ii156
$108,992 median · n=101 eligible
Senior Physical Design Engineer135
$125,000 median · n=127 eligible
Asic Physical Design Engineer Iii77
$135,000 median · n=46 eligible
Soc Physical Design Engineer, Pnr55
$160,000 median · n=55 eligible
Asic Physical Design Engineer46
$110,000 median · n=41 eligible
Silicon Physical Design Engineer46
$185,750 median · n=42 eligible
Principal Physical Design Engineer39
$194,315 median · n=37 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Santa Clara, CA451
$136,600 median · n=402 eligible
Austin, TX284
$132,100 median · n=265 eligible
San Jose, CA239
$126,849 median · n=202 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA165
$175,792 median · n=147 eligible
San Diego, CA107
$132,000 median · n=71 eligible
Cupertino, CA103
$162,777 median · n=98 eligible
Hillsboro, OR90
$88,524 median · n=84 eligible
Mountain View, CA74
$180,000 median · n=56 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
88.7%Certified LCAs
Certified1,886 88.7%
Certified - Withdrawn206 9.7%
Withdrawn27 1.3%
Denied7 0.3%
Denominator: all 2,126 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Apple Inc.434
$160,267 median · n=414 eligible
Intel Corporation249
$96,242 median · n=248 eligible
Aricent N.A. Inc.189
$117,650 median · n=120 eligible
Nvidia Corporation136
$166,026 median · n=134 eligible
Synapse Design Automation Inc.104
$125,000 median · n=100 eligible
Aricent N.A.56
$108,805 median · n=37 eligible
Smartplay, Inc.55
$120,000 median · n=29 eligible
Google LLC43
$183,000 median · n=41 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$134,597Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$89,059
25th percentile$106,947
Median (50th)$134,597
75th percentile$164,133
90th percentile$196,000
n=1,860 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
2,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neetha Consulting LLC | Physical Design Engineer | $150,238I-200-26173-040122 Reported wage: $150,238 / year Annualized: $150,238 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $161,700I-200-24170-122301 Reported wage: $161,700–$243,300 / year Annualized: $161,700 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2027-11-06 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 06/18/2024 | 11/07/2024 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $188,019I-200-25211-208814 Reported wage: $188,019–$272,100 / year Annualized: $188,019 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-28 Employment end: 2029-01-28 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 07/30/2025 | 01/29/2026 |
| Octopode LLC | Physical Design Engineer | $93,000I-200-26169-029390 Reported wage: $93,000 / year Annualized: $93,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $216,091I-200-26177-052679 Reported wage: $216,091–$318,400 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/26/2026 | 12/25/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $197,047I-200-26168-023340 Reported wage: $197,047–$272,100 / year Annualized: $197,047 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-12-16 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/17/2026 | 12/17/2026 |
| Matx Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $216,091I-200-26168-024693 Reported wage: $216,091–$375,000 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 06/17/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Aptamitra USA Consulting LLC | Senior Physical Design Engineer | $134,181I-200-26163-008428 Reported wage: $134,181 / year Annualized: $134,181 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 06/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Octopode LLC | Physical Design Engineer | $93,000I-200-26161-000387 Reported wage: $93,000 / year Annualized: $93,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-17 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/10/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $216,091I-200-26160-995134 Reported wage: $216,091–$318,400 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-12-08 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/09/2026 | 12/09/2026 |
| Matx Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $216,091I-200-26160-997345 Reported wage: $216,091–$375,000 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-06-16 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 06/09/2026 | 06/17/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Physical Design Engineer | $176,134I-200-26161-998952 Reported wage: $176,134–$218,500 / year Annualized: $176,134 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/09/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $162,500I-200-26154-974948 Reported wage: $162,500–$203,800 / year Annualized: $162,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-12-02 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/03/2026 | 12/03/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Physical Design Engineer | $196,000I-200-26153-971223 Reported wage: $196,000–$310,500 / year Annualized: $196,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 06/02/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Nxp USA, Inc. | Digital Physical Design Engineer | $123,000I-200-26153-971415 Reported wage: $123,000 / year Annualized: $123,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Physical Design Engineer | $176,134I-200-26161-998931 Reported wage: $176,134–$218,500 / year Annualized: $176,134 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/09/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Google LLC | Silicon Physical Design Engineer | $231,000I-200-26152-966668 Reported wage: $231,000 / year Annualized: $231,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 06/01/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Ampere Computing LLC | Physical Design Engineer | $147,000I-200-26149-962141 Reported wage: $147,000–$220,000 / year Annualized: $147,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-11-09 Worker positions: 1 | Portland, OR | 05/29/2026 | 11/10/2026 |
| Astera Labs Inc | Principal Physical Design Engineer | $246,240I-200-26149-963148 Reported wage: $246,240–$300,000 / year Annualized: $246,240 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd. | Physical Design Engineer | $218,545.47I-200-26149-963843 Reported wage: $218,545.47 / year Annualized: $218,545 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-11-25 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/29/2026 | 11/26/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $132,100I-200-26150-964882 Reported wage: $132,100–$199,000 / year Annualized: $132,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-11-27 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/29/2026 | 11/28/2026 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $119,545.13I-200-26148-958292 Reported wage: $119,545.13–$124,144 / year Annualized: $119,545 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Chandler, AZ | 05/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $216,091I-200-26147-950911 Reported wage: $216,091–$272,100 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Physical Design Engineer | $190,700I-200-26147-951268 Reported wage: $190,700–$286,400 / year Annualized: $190,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-11-25 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/27/2026 | 11/26/2026 |
| Ampere Computing LLC | Physical Design Engineer | $147,000I-200-26146-950292 Reported wage: $147,000–$220,000 / year Annualized: $147,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Portland, OR | 05/26/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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