OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Silicon Validation 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 recordsSilicon Validation Engineering insights
Total filings80All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$166,41874 eligible salary records
Employer names2Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$151,415–$197,050Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*46 filings$161,250 median · n=40
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 74 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Silicon Validation Engineering75
$165,422 median · n=69 eligible
Silicon Validation Engineering Manager4
$219,250 median · n=4 eligible
Silicon Validation Engineering Program Manager1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Sunnyvale, CA33
$165,895 median · n=27 eligible
Cupertino, CA22
$178,666 median · n=22 eligible
San Diego, CA10
$163,471 median · n=10 eligible
Austin, TX8
$142,954 median · n=8 eligible
Irvine, CA3
$139,500 median · n=3 eligible
Hillsboro, OR2
$209,502 median · n=2 eligible
Santa Clara, CA2
$158,416 median · n=2 eligible
Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
92.5%Certified LCAs
Certified74 92.5%
Certified - Withdrawn6 7.5%
Denominator: all 80 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$166,418Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$139,500
25th percentile$151,415
Median (50th)$166,418
75th percentile$197,050
90th percentile$214,384
n=74 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
80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $156,853I-200-26156-985190 Reported wage: $156,853–$220,900 / year Annualized: $156,853 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 06/05/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $160,000I-200-26149-962294 Reported wage: $160,000–$174,800 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/29/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $139,500I-200-26147-950916 Reported wage: $139,500–$210,100 / year Annualized: $139,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/27/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Intel Corporation | Silicon Validation Engineering Manager | $210,400I-200-26140-930739 Reported wage: $210,400–$297,040 / year Annualized: $210,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $118,498I-200-26138-920568 Reported wage: $118,498–$171,800 / year Annualized: $118,498 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/18/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $139,500I-200-26134-909126 Reported wage: $139,500–$210,100 / year Annualized: $139,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-11-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/14/2026 | 11/13/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $156,853I-200-26134-909201 Reported wage: $156,853–$220,900 / year Annualized: $156,853 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-11-12 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 05/14/2026 | 11/13/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $196,000I-200-26124-862723 Reported wage: $196,000–$207,000 / year Annualized: $196,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-05-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/04/2026 | 05/11/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $156,853I-200-26124-862779 Reported wage: $156,853–$210,100 / year Annualized: $156,853 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-05-17 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 05/04/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $139,500I-200-26111-814947 Reported wage: $139,500–$210,100 / year Annualized: $139,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $173,930I-200-26110-810147 Reported wage: $173,930–$258,100 / year Annualized: $173,930 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-04-26 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 04/20/2026 | 04/27/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $147,400I-200-26089-738539 Reported wage: $147,400–$220,900 / year Annualized: $147,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 03/30/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $159,890I-200-26089-738561 Reported wage: $159,890–$220,900 / year Annualized: $159,890 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-06 Employment end: 2029-09-21 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 03/30/2026 | 09/22/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $147,400I-200-26084-727613 Reported wage: $147,400–$220,900 / year Annualized: $147,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-01 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 03/25/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| Intel Corporation | Silicon Validation Engineering Manager | $208,603I-200-26079-717435 Reported wage: $208,603–$288,710 / year Annualized: $208,603 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 03/20/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $129,772I-200-26077-711063 Reported wage: $129,772–$190,900 / year Annualized: $129,772 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-25 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 03/18/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $176,134I-200-26064-681384 Reported wage: $176,134–$258,100 / year Annualized: $176,134 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-12 Employment end: 2029-08-11 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 03/05/2026 | 08/12/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $139,500I-200-26061-672223 Reported wage: $139,500–$210,100 / year Annualized: $139,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-09 Employment end: 2029-08-11 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 03/02/2026 | 08/12/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $216,091I-200-26037-624027 Reported wage: $216,091–$272,100 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-13 Employment end: 2029-08-07 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 02/06/2026 | 08/08/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $135,907I-200-26028-596235 Reported wage: $135,907–$199,000 / year Annualized: $135,907 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-04 Employment end: 2029-02-08 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 01/28/2026 | 02/09/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $161,947I-200-26022-579400 Reported wage: $161,947–$220,900 / year Annualized: $161,947 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 01/22/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $162,959I-200-26022-579432 Reported wage: $162,959–$220,900 / year Annualized: $162,959 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 01/22/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $139,500I-200-26022-578619 Reported wage: $139,500–$210,100 / year Annualized: $139,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-07-20 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 01/21/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $216,091I-200-26020-570870 Reported wage: $216,091–$272,100 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-07-21 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 01/20/2026 | 07/22/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Silicon Validation Engineering | $147,400I-200-26016-564682 Reported wage: $147,400–$220,900 / year Annualized: $147,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-26 Employment end: 2029-07-06 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 01/16/2026 | 07/07/2026 |
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