OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Staff Cpu 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 recordsStaff Cpu Engineer insights
Total filings336All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$159,224326 eligible salary records
Employer names1Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$148,300–$178,006Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*34 filings$179,000 median · n=34
*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 · 326 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Cpu Engineer185
$148,866 median · n=180 eligible
Senior Staff Cpu Engineer151
$177,600 median · n=146 eligible
Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Austin, TX112
$157,700 median · n=108 eligible
Santa Clara, CA96
$178,006 median · n=96 eligible
San Diego, CA47
$167,000 median · n=45 eligible
San Jose, CA25
$156,500 median · n=23 eligible
Leander, TX6
$147,750 median · n=6 eligible
Hillsboro, OR5
$148,866 median · n=5 eligible
Fremont, CA4
$156,500 median · n=3 eligible
Raleigh, NC4
$133,500 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
97.0%Certified LCAs
Certified326 97.0%
Withdrawn9 2.7%
Certified - Withdrawn1 0.3%
Denominator: all 336 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$159,224Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$139,000
25th percentile$148,300
Median (50th)$159,224
75th percentile$178,006
90th percentile$185,500
n=326 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
336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $179,000I-200-26168-023079 Reported wage: $179,000–$268,400 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-12-15 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/17/2026 | 12/16/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $186,472I-200-26167-018528 Reported wage: $186,472–$250,700 / year Annualized: $186,472 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-11-29 Worker positions: 100 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/16/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $148,300I-200-26155-979778 Reported wage: $148,300–$222,500 / year Annualized: $148,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-06-04 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 06/04/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $133,500I-200-26149-960976 Reported wage: $133,500–$200,300 / year Annualized: $133,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Royersford, PA | 05/29/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $152,506I-200-26149-963752 Reported wage: $152,506–$222,500 / year Annualized: $152,506 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 100 | San Diego, CA | 05/29/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $179,000I-200-26121-857316 Reported wage: $179,000–$268,400 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-08 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 05/01/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $133,500I-200-26107-804856 Reported wage: $133,500–$200,300 / year Annualized: $133,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-04-19 Worker positions: 100 | Raleigh, NC | 04/17/2026 | 04/20/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $186,472I-200-26083-725555 Reported wage: $186,472–$250,700 / year Annualized: $186,472 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-08-24 Worker positions: 100 | Cupertino, CA | 03/24/2026 | 08/25/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $186,472I-200-26083-725559 Reported wage: $186,472–$250,700 / year Annualized: $186,472 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-08-24 Worker positions: 100 | Santa Clara, CA | 03/24/2026 | 08/25/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $216,091I-200-26082-723164 Reported wage: $216,091–$298,100 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-30 Employment end: 2029-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 03/23/2026 | 08/25/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $148,300I-200-26078-714637 Reported wage: $148,300–$222,500 / year Annualized: $148,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-08-24 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 03/19/2026 | 08/25/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $179,000I-200-26076-710319 Reported wage: $179,000–$268,400 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-24 Employment end: 2029-08-25 Worker positions: 100 | San Diego, CA | 03/17/2026 | 08/26/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $179,000I-200-26072-702158 Reported wage: $179,000–$268,400 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-20 Employment end: 2029-03-15 Worker positions: 100 | San Diego, CA | 03/13/2026 | 03/16/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $148,300I-200-26054-658814 Reported wage: $148,300–$222,500 / year Annualized: $148,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-02 Employment end: 2029-02-22 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $148,866I-200-26030-610367 Reported wage: $148,866–$222,500 / year Annualized: $148,866 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-06 Employment end: 2029-02-01 Worker positions: 100 | Hillsboro, OR | 01/30/2026 | 02/02/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $133,500I-200-26029-600705 Reported wage: $133,500–$200,300 / year Annualized: $133,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-05 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 100 | Raleigh, NC | 01/29/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $216,091I-200-26021-574637 Reported wage: $216,091–$298,100 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-07-11 Worker positions: 100 | Santa Clara, CA | 01/21/2026 | 07/12/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $216,091I-200-26021-574697 Reported wage: $216,091–$298,100 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 100 | Cupertino, CA | 01/21/2026 | 04/01/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $198,700I-200-26021-574819 Reported wage: $198,700–$298,100 / year Annualized: $198,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 01/21/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $186,472I-200-26021-575439 Reported wage: $186,472–$250,700 / year Annualized: $186,472 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-07-07 Worker positions: 100 | Santa Clara, CA | 01/21/2026 | 07/08/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $148,300I-200-26019-568890 Reported wage: $148,300–$222,500 / year Annualized: $148,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-26 Employment end: 2029-07-07 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 01/19/2026 | 07/08/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $152,506I-200-26014-557600 Reported wage: $152,506–$222,500 / year Annualized: $152,506 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-22 Employment end: 2029-07-07 Worker positions: 100 | San Diego, CA | 01/14/2026 | 07/08/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $179,000I-200-26006-536096 Reported wage: $179,000–$268,400 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-13 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 100 | San Diego, CA | 01/06/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Senior Staff Cpu Engineer | $179,000I-200-25349-484320 Reported wage: $179,000–$268,400 / year Annualized: $179,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-22 Employment end: 2028-12-21 Worker positions: 100 | Austin, TX | 12/15/2025 | 12/22/2025 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | Staff Cpu Engineer | $167,100I-200-25339-459876 Reported wage: $167,100–$250,700 / year Annualized: $167,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-12 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 100 | San Diego, CA | 12/05/2025 | 02/01/2026 |
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