OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Staff Development 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 Development Engineer insights
Total filings58All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$126,50052 eligible salary records
Employer names24Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$104,434–$145,334Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*5 filings$146,334 median · n=5
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 52 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Development Engineer40
$124,891 median · n=36 eligible
Senior Staff Development Engineer9
$120,177 median · n=8 eligible
Sr Staff Development Engineer4
$97,920 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242364-31
$146,334 median · n=1 eligible
Sr Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242477-111
$130,267 median · n=1 eligible
Sr Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242478-71
$129,540 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242478-31
$127,000 median · n=1 eligible
Staff Development Engineer - Adobe Journey Optimizer (Ajo)1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Seattle, WA20
$117,469 median · n=16 eligible
Fort Mill, SC6
$112,460 median · n=6 eligible
San Jose, CA6
$155,000 median · n=6 eligible
Seattle, WASHINGTON5
$101,837 median · n=5 eligible
Santa Clara, CA5
$151,541 median · n=4 eligible
Auburn Hills, MICHIGAN2
$109,316 median · n=2 eligible
San Diego, CA2
$105,000 median · n=1 eligible
Troy, MI2
$117,437 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
89.7%Certified LCAs
Certified52 89.7%
Certified - Withdrawn5 8.6%
Withdrawn1 1.7%
Denominator: all 58 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Watchguard Technologies, Inc.25
$106,565 median · n=21 eligible
Continental Tire The Americas, LLC8
$111,692 median · n=8 eligible
Synaptics, Inc.3
$155,000 median · n=3 eligible
Illumina, Inc.2
$105,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lg Electronics Vehicle Components U.S.A., LLC2
$117,437 median · n=2 eligible
Vitesco Technologies Usa, LLC2
$158,000 median · n=1 eligible
Archer Aviation Operating Corp.1
$164,299 median · n=1 eligible
Aurasellai, Inc.1
$215,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$126,500Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$99,382
25th percentile$104,434
Median (50th)$126,500
75th percentile$145,334
90th percentile$155,552
n=52 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
58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oesl Automotive USA LLC | Sr Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242477-11 | $130,267I-200-26145-945983 Reported wage: $130,267–$165,531 / year Annualized: $130,267 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Rochester Hills, MI | 05/25/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Conocophillips Company | Staff Development Engineer | $216,400I-200-26140-933743 Reported wage: $216,400–$324,600 / year Annualized: $216,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Aurasellai, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $215,000I-200-26139-929557 Reported wage: $215,000–$225,000 / year Annualized: $215,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Mateo, CA | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Continental Tire The Americas, LLC | Sr Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242478-7 | $129,540I-200-26027-594284 Reported wage: $129,540–$159,160 / year Annualized: $129,540 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-03 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Mill, SC | 01/27/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
| Continental Tire The Americas, LLC | Senior Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242364-3 | $146,334I-200-25346-477406 Reported wage: $146,334–$160,890 / year Annualized: $146,334 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-19 Employment end: 2028-12-17 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Mill, SC | 12/12/2025 | 12/18/2025 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Staff Development Engineer | $153,258I-200-25098-844063 Reported wage: $153,258 / year Annualized: $153,258 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-15 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Plymouth, MI | 04/08/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Qorvo Us, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $155,613.57I-200-25079-791729 Reported wage: $155,613.57 / year Annualized: $155,614 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-27 Employment end: 2028-07-27 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 03/20/2025 | 07/28/2025 |
| Cvs Pharmacy Inc. | Staff Development Engineer - Adobe Journey Optimizer (Ajo) | $150,000I-200-24235-286659 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-29 Employment end: 2027-10-27 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 08/22/2024 | 10/28/2024 |
| Coherent Corp. | Staff Development Engineer | $153,300I-200-24205-215299 Reported wage: $153,300–$189,031 / year Annualized: $153,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-30 Employment end: 2027-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 07/23/2024 | 08/07/2024 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | Senior Staff Development Engineer | $200,000I-200-24083-825517 Reported wage: $200,000–$220,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-29 Employment end: 2027-03-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/22/2024 | 03/25/2024 |
| Archer Aviation Operating Corp. | Staff Development Engineer | $164,299I-200-24073-797406 Reported wage: $164,299–$285,000 / year Annualized: $164,299 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-20 Employment end: 2027-04-07 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/13/2024 | 04/08/2024 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $112,008I-200-21161-388270 Reported wage: $112,008 / year Annualized: $112,008 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-26 Employment end: 2024-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 06/10/2021 | 09/01/2021 |
| Lg Electronics Vehicle Components U.S.A., LLC | Staff Development Engineer | $123,781I-200-24009-628382 Reported wage: $123,781 / year Annualized: $123,781 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-17 Employment end: 2027-06-27 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 01/09/2024 | 06/28/2024 |
| Continental Tire The Americas, LLC | Sr. Staff Development Engineer - Kbgfjg242478-3 | $127,000I-200-23333-529345 Reported wage: $127,000–$146,510 / year Annualized: $127,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-06 Employment end: 2026-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Mill, SC | 11/29/2023 | 12/01/2023 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $123,570.72I-200-21161-388225 Reported wage: $123,570.72 / year Annualized: $123,571 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-11-21 Employment end: 2024-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 06/10/2021 | 09/01/2021 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $104,167I-200-20120-529331 Reported wage: $104,167 / year Annualized: $104,167 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-11 Employment end: 2023-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 04/29/2020 | 08/25/2020 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $113,110I-200-21161-388261 Reported wage: $113,110 / year Annualized: $113,110 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-11 Employment end: 2024-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 06/10/2021 | 09/01/2021 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $140,495I-200-22339-621141 Reported wage: $140,495 / year Annualized: $140,495 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2022-12-12 Employment end: 2023-12-11 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 12/05/2022 | 12/12/2022 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $127,338I-200-22307-567581 Reported wage: $127,338 / year Annualized: $127,338 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2022-11-10 Employment end: 2026-03-21 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 11/03/2022 | 03/22/2023 |
| Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC | Sr. Staff Development Engineer | $175,000I-200-22047-906220 Reported wage: $175,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2022-10-10 Employment end: 2025-03-27 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 02/16/2022 | 03/28/2022 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $127,338I-200-22208-380075 Reported wage: $127,338 / year Annualized: $127,338 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-03 Employment end: 2025-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 07/27/2022 | 09/01/2022 |
| Illumina, Inc. | Senior Staff Development Engineer | $105,000I-200-22147-221382 Reported wage: $105,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $105,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-06 Employment end: 2025-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/27/2022 | 06/05/2022 |
| Illumina, Inc. | Senior Staff Development Engineer | $105,000I-200-22145-210733 Reported wage: $105,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $105,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-27 Employment end: 2025-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/25/2022 | 06/05/2022 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $137,161.13I-200-21305-679598 Reported wage: $137,161.13 / year Annualized: $137,161 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-11-08 Employment end: 2023-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 11/01/2021 | 02/01/2022 |
| Watchguard Technologies, Inc. | Staff Development Engineer | $137,161.13I-200-21302-676418 Reported wage: $137,161.13 / year Annualized: $137,161 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-11-05 Employment end: 2023-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 10/29/2021 | 02/01/2022 |
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