OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Staff 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 Engineer insights
Total filings15,592All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$141,50013,863 eligible salary records
Employer names2,320Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$111,634–$172,245Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1,764 filings$159,963 median · n=1,635
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 13,863 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Engineer5,376
$145,998 median · n=4,500 eligible
Senior Staff Engineer1,279
$156,961 median · n=1,140 eligible
Staff Engineer, Software565
$139,443 median · n=543 eligible
Sr. Staff Engineer376
$151,627 median · n=324 eligible
Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering185
$129,283 median · n=184 eligible
Staff Engineer I168
$84,900 median · n=124 eligible
Software Development Staff Engineer155
$110,000 median · n=143 eligible
Senior Staff Engineer Software151
$177,932 median · n=151 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA1,638
$160,000 median · n=1,468 eligible
Santa Clara, CA1,155
$154,000 median · n=1,081 eligible
Austin, TX740
$149,621 median · n=678 eligible
Palo Alto, CA719
$197,760 median · n=691 eligible
Milpitas, CA474
$126,003 median · n=463 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA460
$167,149 median · n=430 eligible
San Diego, CA416
$140,000 median · n=357 eligible
Mountain View, CA306
$184,080 median · n=267 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
91.9%Certified LCAs
Certified14,327 91.9%
Certified - Withdrawn861 5.5%
Withdrawn309 2.0%
Denied95 0.6%
Denominator: all 15,592 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.957
$125,000 median · n=937 eligible
Vmware, Inc.774
$199,256 median · n=757 eligible
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.650
$142,800 median · n=625 eligible
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.381
$170,872 median · n=374 eligible
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.352
$157,092 median · n=350 eligible
Mediatek Usa Inc.258
$142,000 median · n=206 eligible
Samsung Austin Semiconductor, L.L.C.250
$165,000 median · n=237 eligible
Equinix, Inc.235
$150,000 median · n=223 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$141,500Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$81,149
25th percentile$111,634
Median (50th)$141,500
75th percentile$172,245
90th percentile$202,495
n=13,863 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
15,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Staff Engineer | $187,000I-200-26174-041379 Reported wage: $187,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $187,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/23/2026 | 07/27/2026 |
| Water Works Engineers, LLC | Structural Staff Engineer | $90,000I-200-26174-042035 Reported wage: $90,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-01 Worker positions: 1 | Scottsdale, AZ | 06/23/2026 | 11/02/2026 |
| Panasonic Automotive Systems America, LLC | Staff Engineer, Sw (Design) | $152,131I-200-26174-042290 Reported wage: $152,131–$191,308 / year Annualized: $152,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2028-11-01 Worker positions: 1 | Peachtree City, GA | 06/23/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Product Applications | $184,161I-200-26174-042385 Reported wage: $184,161 / year Annualized: $184,161 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| R & S Tavares Associates, Inc. | Staff Engineer | $34.98I-200-26174-042439 Reported wage: $34.98–$36.06 / hour Annualized: $72,758 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Humble, TX | 06/23/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $136,080I-200-26174-042523 Reported wage: $136,080–$150,000 / year Annualized: $136,080 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Waltham, MA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Gft Infrastructure, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Structural | $99,050I-200-26174-042863 Reported wage: $99,050–$114,700 / year Annualized: $99,050 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 06/23/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Datadirect Networks, Inc. | Staff Engineer | $165,000I-200-26174-043050 Reported wage: $165,000–$245,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Motional Ad Inc. | Staff Engineer Team Lead | $250,000I-200-26174-043436 Reported wage: $250,000 / year Annualized: $250,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Las Vegas, NV | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Infotainment Testing | $155,000I-200-26174-043887 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-09 Worker positions: 1 | Long Beach, CA | 06/23/2026 | 08/10/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering | $131,400I-200-26174-044185 Reported wage: $131,400–$164,300 / year Annualized: $131,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering | $131,400I-200-26174-044187 Reported wage: $131,400–$164,300 / year Annualized: $131,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Livermore, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Cloud/Web Software | $175,000I-200-26174-044352 Reported wage: $175,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 06/23/2026 | 07/27/2026 |
| Mavrck LLC | Staff Engineer | $192,275I-200-26174-044376 Reported wage: $192,275–$225,000 / year Annualized: $192,275 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Stamford, CT | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | Staff Engineer, Telematics Build And Reliability | $163,613I-200-26175-044524 Reported wage: $163,613–$220,200 / year Annualized: $163,613 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-19 Worker positions: 1 | Newark, CA | 06/23/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Dev Ops Engineering, Sr. Staff Engineer | $178,131I-200-26175-044580 Reported wage: $178,131–$185,000 / year Annualized: $178,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-05 Worker positions: 1 | Waltham, MA | 06/23/2026 | 12/06/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Validation/Verification Engineering, Staff Engineer | $129,022I-200-26175-044582 Reported wage: $129,022–$135,000 / year Annualized: $129,022 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 06/23/2026 | 10/30/2026 |
| Samsung Research America, Inc. | Staff Engineer - 5, Software | $151,549I-200-24199-202416 Reported wage: $151,549–$166,000 / year Annualized: $151,549 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 07/17/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC | Staff Engineer I | $88,800I-200-26044-639054 Reported wage: $88,800–$145,000 / year Annualized: $88,800 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-29 Worker positions: 1 | Batavia, IL | 02/13/2026 | 07/30/2026 |
| Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC | Staff Engineer I | $42.69I-200-26044-639058 Reported wage: $42.69–$69.71 / hour Annualized: $88,795 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-29 Worker positions: 1 | Batavia, IL | 02/13/2026 | 07/30/2026 |
| Threadcraft Engineering, Inc. | Staff Engineer | $83,200I-200-26173-036726 Reported wage: $83,200 / year Annualized: $83,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Albany, GA | 06/22/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (Geico) | Staff Engineer - .Net | $177,470I-200-26173-036823 Reported wage: $177,470 / year Annualized: $177,470 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Wesley Chapel, FL | 06/22/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer | $158,301I-200-26173-036967 Reported wage: $158,301–$161,301 / year Annualized: $158,301 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | Application Engineering Staff Engineer | $160,000I-200-26173-037070 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/22/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences | $105,669I-200-26173-037083 Reported wage: $105,669–$135,000 / year Annualized: $105,669 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | St. Louis, MO | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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