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Principal Engineer, Hardware

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Principal Engineer, Hardware insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings94All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$147,44789 eligible salary records
Employer names13Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$129,563–$162,344Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
06131926FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2019: 6 filings19FY 2020: 21 filings20FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 8 filings22FY 2023: 6 filings23FY 2024: 16 filings24FY 2025: 23 filings25FY 2026: 10 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*10 filings$150,051 median · n=8

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 89 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
Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering77
$147,447 median · n=77 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware6
$157,328 median · n=4 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware & Silicon Validation5
$172,163 median · n=4 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware Verification3
$300,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware Design2
$165,657 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Engineer, Hardware/Mechanical1
$140,270 median · n=1 eligible

Top 6 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, CA30
$140,000 median · n=28 eligible
Fremont, CA15
$158,995 median · n=15 eligible
Milpitas, CA14
$146,224 median · n=14 eligible
Santa Clara, CA10
$164,294 median · n=9 eligible
Hoboken, NJ3
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible
Irvine, CA3
$145,870 median · n=3 eligible
Fremont, CALIFORNIA2
$121,316 median · n=2 eligible
Novi, MI2
$134,828 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
94.7%Certified LCAs
Certified89 94.7%
Certified - Withdrawn4 4.3%
Withdrawn1 1.1%

Denominator: all 94 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.62
$148,346 median · n=62 eligible
Hgst, Inc.11
$129,563 median · n=11 eligible
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.7
$165,657 median · n=6 eligible
Quantum Computing Inc.3
$170,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sima Technologies, Inc.3
$300,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.2
$164,294 median · n=2 eligible
Western Digital Fremont, LLC2
$121,316 median · n=2 eligible
Harman Becker Automotive Systems1
$144,656 median · n=1 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
$147,447Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$119,899
25th percentile$129,563
Median (50th)$147,447
75th percentile$162,344
90th percentile$177,341

n=89 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

94 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
Sima Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Verification

Filing details

$300,000 /yr

I-200-26173-039920
Reported wage: $300,000 / year
Annualized: $300,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-07-26
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA06/22/202607/27/2026
Sima Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Verification

Filing details

$265,000 /yr

I-200-24219-246417
Reported wage: $265,000 / year
Annualized: $265,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-17
Employment end: 2027-08-25
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA08/05/202408/26/2024
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware & Silicon Validation

Filing details

$100,235 /yr

I-200-26156-984319
Reported wage: $100,235–$205,167 / year
Annualized: $100,235
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-06-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA06/04/202606/04/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$150,051 /yr

I-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

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

San Jose, CA06/01/202610/01/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$150,051 /yr

I-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

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

San Jose, CA06/01/202610/01/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$150,051 /yr

I-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

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

San Jose, CA05/18/202610/01/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$150,051 /yr

I-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

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

San Jose, CA05/18/202610/01/2026
Sima Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Verification

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-24038-701726
Reported wage: $250,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-02
Employment end: 2027-02-25
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA02/07/202402/26/2024
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$158,995 /yr

I-200-26069-693385
Reported wage: $158,995–$187,000 / year
Annualized: $158,995
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-17
Employment end: 2029-09-02
Worker positions: 25

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

Fremont, CA03/10/202609/03/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$158,995 /yr

I-200-26069-693388
Reported wage: $158,995–$187,000 / year
Annualized: $158,995
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-17
Employment end: 2029-09-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA03/10/202609/03/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$178,651 /yr

I-200-25241-276978
Reported wage: $178,651–$184,900 / year
Annualized: $178,651
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-08
Employment end: 2028-10-02
Worker positions: 25

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

San Jose, CA08/29/202510/03/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$178,651 /yr

I-200-25241-276986
Reported wage: $178,651–$184,900 / year
Annualized: $178,651
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-08
Employment end: 2028-10-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Fremont, CA08/29/202510/03/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$178,651 /yr

I-200-25199-186448
Reported wage: $178,651–$180,400 / year
Annualized: $178,651
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-25
Employment end: 2028-10-02
Worker positions: 25

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

San Jose, CA07/18/202510/03/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$178,651 /yr

I-200-25199-186456
Reported wage: $178,651–$180,400 / year
Annualized: $178,651
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-25
Employment end: 2028-10-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Fremont, CA07/18/202510/03/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$155,043 /yr

I-200-25181-143308
Reported wage: $155,043–$162,044.75 / year
Annualized: $155,043
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-08
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 25

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

Fremont, CA06/30/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$155,043 /yr

I-200-25181-143310
Reported wage: $155,043–$162,044.75 / year
Annualized: $155,043
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-08
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Milpitas, CA06/30/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$133,890 /yr

I-200-25163-087259
Reported wage: $133,890–$137,906.7 / year
Annualized: $133,890
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-20
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Milpitas, CA06/12/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$142,293 /yr

I-200-25162-082269
Reported wage: $142,293–$162,044.75 / year
Annualized: $142,293
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-18
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 25

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

San Jose, CA06/11/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$133,890 /yr

I-200-25118-912895
Reported wage: $133,890–$137,906.7 / year
Annualized: $133,890
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-05
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 25

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

San Jose, CA04/28/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$133,890 /yr

I-200-25118-912901
Reported wage: $133,890–$137,906.7 / year
Annualized: $133,890
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-05
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/28/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$129,085 /yr

I-200-25114-900478
Reported wage: $129,085–$146,775 / year
Annualized: $129,085
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-01
Employment end: 2028-09-26
Worker positions: 25

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

San Jose, CA04/24/202509/27/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$129,085 /yr

I-200-25114-900497
Reported wage: $129,085–$146,775 / year
Annualized: $129,085
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-01
Employment end: 2028-09-26
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/24/202509/27/2025
Harman Becker Automotive SystemsPrincipal Engineer, Hardware

Filing details

$144,656 /yr

I-200-25106-872508
Reported wage: $144,656 / year
Annualized: $144,656
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-23
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Novi, MI04/16/202510/01/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$162,344 /yr

I-200-25097-839428
Reported wage: $162,344–$173,040 / year
Annualized: $162,344
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-14
Employment end: 2028-04-14
Worker positions: 25

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

Fremont, CA04/07/202504/15/2025
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Filing details

$162,344 /yr

I-200-25097-839434
Reported wage: $162,344–$173,040 / year
Annualized: $162,344
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-14
Employment end: 2028-04-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA04/07/202504/15/2025

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.