Job title
Firmware Engineer H-1B Salaries
1,371 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $107k.
Median base
$107k
Middle 50%
$92k–$127k
Filings
1,371
Top sponsor
Intel
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 3 | $165k |
| FY2025 | 86 | $135k |
| FY2024 | 110 | $135k |
| FY2023 | 118 | $116k |
| FY2022 | 189 | $111k |
| FY2021 | 141 | $109k |
| FY2020 | 104 | $100k |
| FY2019 | 171 | $98k |
| FY2018 | 177 | $105k |
| FY2017 | 160 | $98k |
| FY2016 | 112 | $91k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Firmware Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Firmware Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Firmware Engineer is $107k (FY2026), from 1,371 filings. The middle 50% earn between $92k and $127k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Firmware Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Firmware Engineer are Intel, Intel Mobile Communications, Micron Technology.
- Where are most H-1B Firmware Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Firmware Engineer roles are Folsom, CA, Hillsboro, OR, San Jose, CA.
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