OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Technologist, Firmware 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 recordsTechnologist, Firmware Engineering insights
Total filings76All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$170,43674 eligible salary records
Employer names5Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$156,853–$189,750Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*8 filings$197,329 median · n=8
*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.
Technologist, Firmware Engineering67
$170,000 median · n=65 eligible
Senior Technologist, Firmware Engineering8
$182,500 median · n=8 eligible
Sr. Technologist, Firmware Engineering1
$189,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Milpitas, CA33
$172,640 median · n=32 eligible
San Jose, CA14
$169,541 median · n=14 eligible
Irvine, CA9
$154,586 median · n=9 eligible
Fremont, CA6
$174,717 median · n=6 eligible
Tracy, CA3
$198,000 median · n=3 eligible
Colorado Springs, CO2
$142,700 median · n=2 eligible
Eastvale, CA1
$154,586 median · n=1 eligible
Irvine, CALIFORNIA1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
97.4%Certified LCAs
Certified74 97.4%
Withdrawn1 1.3%
Certified - Withdrawn1 1.3%
Denominator: all 76 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.64
$169,105 median · n=62 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.10
$198,248 median · n=10 eligible
Hgst, Inc.2
$156,320 median · n=2 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$170,436Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$144,901
25th percentile$156,853
Median (50th)$170,436
75th percentile$189,750
90th percentile$201,323
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
76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $156,853I-200-26170-032536 Reported wage: $156,853–$209,277 / year Annualized: $156,853 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Newark, CA | 06/18/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $156,853I-200-26170-032537 Reported wage: $156,853–$209,277 / year Annualized: $156,853 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/18/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $198,248I-200-26084-729094 Reported wage: $198,248–$214,245 / year Annualized: $198,248 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-01 Employment end: 2029-09-22 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 03/25/2026 | 09/23/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $198,248I-200-26084-729106 Reported wage: $198,248–$214,245 / year Annualized: $198,248 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-01 Employment end: 2029-09-22 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/25/2026 | 09/23/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $216,091I-200-26026-590080 Reported wage: $216,091–$220,656.25 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-02 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 01/26/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $216,091I-200-26026-590086 Reported wage: $216,091–$220,656.25 / year Annualized: $216,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-02 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Tracy, CA | 01/26/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $196,409I-200-25304-353767 Reported wage: $196,409–$209,277 / year Annualized: $196,409 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2029-04-04 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 10/31/2025 | 04/05/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $196,409I-200-25304-353792 Reported wage: $196,409–$209,277 / year Annualized: $196,409 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2029-04-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 10/31/2025 | 04/05/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $142,700I-200-25266-329978 Reported wage: $142,700–$190,300 / year Annualized: $142,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-30 Employment end: 2029-01-16 Worker positions: 25 | Colorado Springs, CO | 09/23/2025 | 01/17/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $142,700I-200-25266-329981 Reported wage: $142,700–$190,300 / year Annualized: $142,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-30 Employment end: 2029-01-16 Worker positions: 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | 09/23/2025 | 01/17/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $204,901I-200-25178-137444 Reported wage: $204,901–$211,150 / year Annualized: $204,901 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-07 Employment end: 2028-09-05 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 06/27/2025 | 09/06/2025 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $204,901I-200-25178-137447 Reported wage: $204,901–$211,150 / year Annualized: $204,901 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-07 Employment end: 2028-09-05 Worker positions: 1 | Manteca, CA | 06/27/2025 | 09/06/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $204,901I-200-25157-064898 Reported wage: $204,901–$211,048.03 / year Annualized: $204,901 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-13 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 06/06/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $204,901I-200-24326-492064 Reported wage: $204,901–$227,274.96 / year Annualized: $204,901 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-29 Employment end: 2028-02-27 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 11/21/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $204,901I-200-24326-492069 Reported wage: $204,901–$227,274.96 / year Annualized: $204,901 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-29 Employment end: 2028-02-27 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasanton, CA | 11/21/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $201,323I-200-24218-244380 Reported wage: $201,323–$210,590 / year Annualized: $201,323 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-12 Employment end: 2027-08-14 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 08/05/2024 | 08/15/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $201,323I-200-24218-244386 Reported wage: $201,323–$210,590 / year Annualized: $201,323 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-12 Employment end: 2027-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Lathrop, CA | 08/05/2024 | 08/15/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $142,715I-200-24143-027712 Reported wage: $142,715–$167,035.32 / year Annualized: $142,715 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-30 Employment end: 2027-07-29 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 05/22/2024 | 07/30/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $142,715I-200-24143-027714 Reported wage: $142,715–$167,035.32 / year Annualized: $142,715 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-30 Employment end: 2027-07-29 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/22/2024 | 07/30/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $198,000I-200-23055-800110 Reported wage: $198,000–$218,000 / year Annualized: $198,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-02 Employment end: 2026-07-14 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 02/23/2023 | 07/15/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $198,000I-200-23055-800114 Reported wage: $198,000–$218,000 / year Annualized: $198,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-02 Employment end: 2026-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Tracy, CA | 02/23/2023 | 07/15/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $178,000I-200-23024-724175 Reported wage: $178,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $178,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-01-31 Employment end: 2026-04-04 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 01/24/2023 | 04/05/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $178,000I-200-23024-724184 Reported wage: $178,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $178,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-01-31 Employment end: 2026-04-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 01/24/2023 | 04/05/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $190,000I-200-22224-412617 Reported wage: $190,000–$210,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-18 Employment end: 2025-09-05 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 08/11/2022 | 09/06/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Firmware Engineering | $190,000I-200-22222-406837 Reported wage: $190,000–$210,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-16 Employment end: 2025-09-05 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 08/09/2022 | 09/06/2022 |
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