OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering
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 recordsSenior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering insights
Total filings48All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$92,00047 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$88,846–$107,263Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*4 filings$111,341 median · n=4
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 47 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA20
$96,883 median · n=20 eligible
Fremont, CA7
$102,500 median · n=7 eligible
Colorado Springs, CO3
$74,428 median · n=2 eligible
Cupertino, CA3
$90,000 median · n=3 eligible
Irvine, CA3
$90,000 median · n=3 eligible
Milpitas, CALIFORNIA3
$99,000 median · n=3 eligible
Milpitas, CA3
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
Rochester, MN2
$68,536 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
97.9%Certified LCAs
Certified47 97.9%
Denied1 2.1%
Denominator: all 48 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.36
$97,122 median · n=36 eligible
Hgst, Inc.12
$85,654 median · n=11 eligible
Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$92,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$79,339
25th percentile$88,846
Median (50th)$92,000
75th percentile$107,263
90th percentile$115,000
n=47 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
48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $120,182I-200-26078-715451 Reported wage: $120,182–$136,000 / year Annualized: $120,182 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 03/19/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $120,182I-200-26078-715456 Reported wage: $120,182–$136,000 / year Annualized: $120,182 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/19/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $102,500I-200-26070-695884 Reported wage: $102,500–$136,600 / year Annualized: $102,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-09-02 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 03/11/2026 | 09/03/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $102,500I-200-26070-695905 Reported wage: $102,500–$136,600 / year Annualized: $102,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 03/11/2026 | 09/03/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $95,243I-200-25142-010479 Reported wage: $95,243–$129,337.1 / year Annualized: $95,243 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-30 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 05/22/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $95,243I-200-25142-010481 Reported wage: $95,243–$129,337.1 / year Annualized: $95,243 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-30 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 05/22/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $107,702I-200-25121-924797 Reported wage: $107,702–$116,000 / year Annualized: $107,702 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-07 Employment end: 2028-06-24 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 04/30/2025 | 06/25/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $107,702I-200-25121-924799 Reported wage: $107,702–$116,000 / year Annualized: $107,702 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-07 Employment end: 2028-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/30/2025 | 06/25/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $91,354I-200-24072-793110 Reported wage: $91,354–$124,000 / year Annualized: $91,354 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-19 Employment end: 2027-07-25 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/12/2024 | 07/26/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $91,354I-200-24072-793115 Reported wage: $91,354–$124,000 / year Annualized: $91,354 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-19 Employment end: 2027-07-26 Worker positions: 30 | Milpitas, CA | 03/12/2024 | 07/27/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $120,750I-200-24072-793440 Reported wage: $120,750–$124,000 / year Annualized: $120,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-19 Employment end: 2027-07-26 Worker positions: 30 | Fremont, CA | 03/12/2024 | 07/27/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $120,750I-200-24072-793444 Reported wage: $120,750–$124,000 / year Annualized: $120,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-19 Employment end: 2027-07-25 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 03/12/2024 | 07/26/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $110,000I-200-24040-707622 Reported wage: $110,000–$112,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-16 Employment end: 2027-07-27 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 02/09/2024 | 07/28/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $110,000I-200-24040-707623 Reported wage: $110,000–$112,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-16 Employment end: 2027-07-27 Worker positions: 30 | Milpitas, CA | 02/09/2024 | 07/28/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $68,536I-200-23150-063356 Reported wage: $68,536–$100,000 / year Annualized: $68,536 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-06 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 35 | Rochester, MN | 05/30/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $68,536I-200-23150-063364 Reported wage: $68,536–$100,000 / year Annualized: $68,536 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-06 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 1 | Rochester, MN | 05/30/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $110,000I-200-23109-949069 Reported wage: $110,000–$112,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-26 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/19/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $110,000I-200-23109-949074 Reported wage: $110,000–$112,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-26 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 35 | Milpitas, CA | 04/19/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $101,206I-200-23109-949155 Reported wage: $101,206–$120,000 / year Annualized: $101,206 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-26 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 04/19/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $101,206I-200-23109-949159 Reported wage: $101,206–$120,000 / year Annualized: $101,206 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-26 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 35 | San Jose, CA | 04/19/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $90,000I-200-22152-231132 Reported wage: $90,000–$110,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-08 Employment end: 2025-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/01/2022 | 06/25/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $90,000I-200-22152-231297 Reported wage: $90,000–$110,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-08 Employment end: 2025-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/01/2022 | 06/25/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $92,000I-200-22061-942547 Reported wage: $92,000–$115,000 / year Annualized: $92,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-08 Employment end: 2025-07-14 Worker positions: 30 | San Jose, CA | 03/01/2022 | 07/15/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $90,000I-200-22059-934898 Reported wage: $90,000–$115,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-04 Employment end: 2025-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 02/27/2022 | 06/25/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering | $92,000I-200-22055-928838 Reported wage: $92,000–$115,000 / year Annualized: $92,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-03 Employment end: 2025-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 02/24/2022 | 07/15/2022 |
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