OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Technologist, Hardware Development 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, Hardware Development Engineering insights
Total filings22All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$147,47422 eligible salary records
Employer names3Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$137,363–$156,082Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*2 filings$178,797 median · n=2
*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 · 22 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA7
$147,474 median · n=7 eligible
Fremont, CA5
$147,474 median · n=5 eligible
Milpitas, CA5
$137,363 median · n=5 eligible
Irvine, CA1
$157,560 median · n=1 eligible
Laguna Niguel, CA1
$157,560 median · n=1 eligible
Lathrop, CA1
$137,363 median · n=1 eligible
San Diego, CA1
$129,979 median · n=1 eligible
San Jose, CALIFORNIA1
$144,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified22 100.0%
Denominator: all 22 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.19
$147,474 median · n=19 eligible
Hgst, Inc.3
$142,459 median · n=3 eligible
Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$147,474Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$135,000
25th percentile$137,363
Median (50th)$147,474
75th percentile$156,082
90th percentile$177,917
n=22 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
22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $178,797I-200-26138-923986 Reported wage: $178,797–$218,700 / year Annualized: $178,797 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $178,797I-200-26138-924749 Reported wage: $178,797–$218,700 / year Annualized: $178,797 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $157,560I-200-24169-119144 Reported wage: $157,560–$194,800 / year Annualized: $157,560 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-25 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | Irvine, CA | 06/17/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $157,560I-200-24167-115635 Reported wage: $157,560–$194,800 / year Annualized: $157,560 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-24 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Laguna Niguel, CA | 06/14/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $137,363I-200-23261-355736 Reported wage: $137,363–$155,000 / year Annualized: $137,363 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-09-25 Employment end: 2027-01-04 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 09/18/2023 | 01/05/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $137,363I-200-23261-355774 Reported wage: $137,363–$155,000 / year Annualized: $137,363 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-09-25 Employment end: 2027-01-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 09/18/2023 | 01/05/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $137,363I-200-23156-080687 Reported wage: $137,363–$155,000 / year Annualized: $137,363 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-12 Employment end: 2026-08-11 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 06/05/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $137,363I-200-23156-080693 Reported wage: $137,363–$155,000 / year Annualized: $137,363 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-12 Employment end: 2026-08-11 Worker positions: 1 | Lathrop, CA | 06/05/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $151,648I-200-22257-473142 Reported wage: $151,648–$171,648 / year Annualized: $151,648 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-09-21 Employment end: 2025-09-25 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 09/14/2022 | 09/26/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $151,648I-200-22257-473143 Reported wage: $151,648–$171,648 / year Annualized: $151,648 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-09-21 Employment end: 2025-09-25 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 09/14/2022 | 09/26/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $147,474I-200-22012-823924 Reported wage: $147,474–$167,474 / year Annualized: $147,474 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-01-20 Employment end: 2025-02-11 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 01/12/2022 | 02/12/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $147,474I-200-22013-826756 Reported wage: $147,474–$167,474 / year Annualized: $147,474 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-01-20 Employment end: 2025-02-11 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 01/12/2022 | 02/12/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $147,474I-200-21356-782236 Reported wage: $147,474–$167,474 / year Annualized: $147,474 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-12-30 Employment end: 2025-03-19 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 12/22/2021 | 03/20/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $147,474I-200-21354-776455 Reported wage: $147,474–$167,474 / year Annualized: $147,474 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-12-28 Employment end: 2025-03-19 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 12/20/2021 | 03/20/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $135,000I-200-21176-427570 Reported wage: $135,000–$155,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-02 Employment end: 2024-07-21 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 06/25/2021 | 07/22/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $135,000I-200-21170-412379 Reported wage: $135,000–$155,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-06-25 Employment end: 2024-07-21 Worker positions: 25 | Fremont, CA | 06/18/2021 | 07/22/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $180,000I-200-20072-401753 Reported wage: $180,000–$200,000 / year Annualized: $180,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-03-19 Employment end: 2023-04-05 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 03/12/2020 | 04/06/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $135,000I-200-20066-385664 Reported wage: $135,000–$155,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-03-13 Employment end: 2023-03-15 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 03/06/2020 | 03/16/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $144,000I-200-19008-280120 Reported wage: $144,000–$176,000 / year Annualized: $144,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-01-14 Employment end: 2022-05-31 Worker positions: 15 | San Jose, CALIFORNIA | 01/08/2019 | 06/01/2019 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $170,000I-200-18002-090731 Reported wage: $170,000–$190,000 / year Annualized: $170,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2018-01-11 Employment end: 2021-01-15 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 01/05/2018 | 01/15/2018 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $142,459I-200-17361-728409 Reported wage: $142,459–$165,480 / year Annualized: $142,459 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2018-01-05 Employment end: 2021-06-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 12/29/2017 | 06/11/2018 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering | $129,979I-200-17075-695051 Reported wage: $129,979–$152,995 / year Annualized: $129,979 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-23 Employment end: 2020-08-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 03/17/2017 | 08/05/2017 |
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.