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Software Firmware 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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Software Firmware Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings38All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$118,81038 eligible salary records
Employer names7Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$102,747–$138,996Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
0371013FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2023: 9 filings23FY 2024: 9 filings24FY 2025: 4 filings25FY 2026: 12 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*12 filings$114,027 median · n=12

*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 · 38 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
Software Firmware Engineer23
$119,704 median · n=23 eligible
Software Firmware Engineer 37
$117,915 median · n=7 eligible
Software Firmware Engineer 22
$115,817 median · n=2 eligible
Software Firmware Engineer 42
$127,962 median · n=2 eligible
Embedded Software Firmware Engineer1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
R & D Software Firmware Engineering, Advanced1
$182,127 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Software Firmware Engineer1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Software Firmware Engineer 51
$105,976 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
Spring, TX13
$119,808 median · n=13 eligible
Fort Collins, CO4
$118,810 median · n=4 eligible
San Diego, CA4
$145,975 median · n=4 eligible
Vancouver, WA4
$106,870 median · n=4 eligible
Boise, ID3
$100,027 median · n=3 eligible
Austin, TX2
$126,953 median · n=2 eligible
Framingham, MA2
$94,058 median · n=2 eligible
Lewisville, TX2
$113,300 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified38 100.0%

Denominator: all 38 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Hp Inc.30
$119,756 median · n=30 eligible
L&T Technology Services Limited2
$94,058 median · n=2 eligible
Orthofix Us LLC2
$113,300 median · n=2 eligible
Agilent Technologies, Inc.1
$182,127 median · n=1 eligible
Fortinet, Inc.1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Livanova Usa, Inc.1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible
Microsoft Corporation1
$146,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
$118,810Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$89,056
25th percentile$102,747
Median (50th)$118,810
75th percentile$138,996
90th percentile$149,787

n=38 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

38 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
Orthofix Us LLCSoftware Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$113,300 /yr

I-200-26173-038486
Reported wage: $113,300 / year
Annualized: $113,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Lewisville, TX06/22/202610/01/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 3

Filing details

$128,024 /yr

I-200-26169-027579
Reported wage: $128,024–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $128,024
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-08-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Boise, ID06/17/202608/14/2026
Orthofix Us LLCSoftware Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$113,300 /yr

I-200-26166-013737
Reported wage: $113,300 / year
Annualized: $113,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Lewisville, TX06/15/202610/01/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 3

Filing details

$114,754 /yr

I-200-26146-948378
Reported wage: $114,754–$185,000 / year
Annualized: $114,754
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX05/26/202610/01/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$149,718 /yr

I-200-26079-717838
Reported wage: $149,718–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $149,718
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-27
Employment end: 2029-03-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX03/20/202604/01/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$149,718 /yr

I-200-26075-705543
Reported wage: $149,718–$215,000 / year
Annualized: $149,718
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-23
Employment end: 2029-04-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX03/16/202604/20/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 3

Filing details

$139,152 /yr

I-200-26061-673671
Reported wage: $139,152–$185,000 / year
Annualized: $139,152
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-09
Employment end: 2029-08-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX03/02/202608/28/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 3

Filing details

$100,027 /yr

I-200-26051-655592
Reported wage: $100,027–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $100,027
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-27
Employment end: 2029-08-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Boise, ID02/20/202608/14/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 4

Filing details

$105,976 /yr

I-200-26043-638031
Reported wage: $105,976–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $105,976
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-20
Employment end: 2029-06-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX02/12/202606/24/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$105,976 /yr

I-200-26042-632686
Reported wage: $105,976–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $105,976
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-18
Employment end: 2029-02-26
Worker positions: 20

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

Spring, TX02/10/202602/27/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 5

Filing details

$105,976 /yr

I-200-26015-563570
Reported wage: $105,976–$209,464.82 / year
Annualized: $105,976
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-23
Employment end: 2029-06-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX01/15/202606/03/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$134,867 /yr

I-200-26015-563579
Reported wage: $134,867–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $134,867
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-23
Employment end: 2029-04-14
Worker positions: 20

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

Fort Collins, CO01/15/202604/15/2026
Agilent Technologies, Inc.R & D Software Firmware Engineering, Advanced

Filing details

$182,127 /yr

I-200-25238-266407
Reported wage: $182,127 / year
Annualized: $182,127
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-02
Employment end: 2029-02-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA08/25/202502/13/2026
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 2

Filing details

$85,634 /yr

I-200-25106-873378
Reported wage: $85,634–$159,780 / year
Annualized: $85,634
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.

Spring, TX04/16/202510/01/2025
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 4

Filing details

$149,947 /yr

I-200-25058-727871
Reported wage: $149,947–$194,800 / year
Annualized: $149,947
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-05
Employment end: 2028-08-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX02/26/202508/09/2025
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 3

Filing details

$112,070 /yr

I-200-25010-609119
Reported wage: $112,070–$142,383.84 / year
Annualized: $112,070
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-16
Employment end: 2028-06-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Vancouver, WA01/09/202506/16/2025
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$101,670 /yr

I-200-24157-074553
Reported wage: $101,670–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $101,670
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-12
Employment end: 2027-10-07
Worker positions: 10

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

Vancouver, WA06/05/202410/08/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$119,808 /yr

I-200-24107-893004
Reported wage: $119,808–$139,808 / year
Annualized: $119,808
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-23
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 10

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

Spring, TX04/16/202410/01/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer 3

Filing details

$117,915 /yr

I-200-24102-875922
Reported wage: $117,915–$137,915 / year
Annualized: $117,915
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-18
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 10

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

Fort Collins, CO04/11/202410/01/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$80,766 /yr

I-200-24087-833049
Reported wage: $80,766–$102,000 / year
Annualized: $80,766
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-03
Employment end: 2027-09-20
Worker positions: 10

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

Boise, ID03/27/202409/21/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$71,531 /yr

I-200-24087-833982
Reported wage: $71,531–$123,600 / year
Annualized: $71,531
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-03
Employment end: 2027-09-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX03/27/202409/11/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$141,315 /yr

I-200-24068-784910
Reported wage: $141,315–$144,690 / year
Annualized: $141,315
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-15
Employment end: 2027-08-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX03/08/202408/22/2024
Fortinet, Inc.Embedded Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-24062-765457
Reported wage: $140,000–$170,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-08
Employment end: 2027-08-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA03/01/202408/17/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$171,080 /yr

I-200-24029-673647
Reported wage: $171,080–$190,000 / year
Annualized: $171,080
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-05
Employment end: 2027-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA01/29/202402/01/2024
Hp Inc.Software Firmware Engineer

Filing details

$136,552 /yr

I-200-23320-507440
Reported wage: $136,552–$144,488.61 / year
Annualized: $136,552
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-24
Employment end: 2027-05-09
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA11/16/202305/10/2024

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.