Job title
Hardware Engineer H-1B Salaries
2,838 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $114k.
Median base
$114k
Middle 50%
$93k–$145k
Filings
2,838
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 27 | $140k |
| FY2025 | 175 | $142k |
| FY2024 | 189 | $154k |
| FY2023 | 274 | $128k |
| FY2022 | 358 | $136k |
| FY2021 | 233 | $115k |
| FY2020 | 280 | $112k |
| FY2019 | 288 | $107k |
| FY2018 | 334 | $109k |
| FY2017 | 337 | $95k |
| FY2016 | 343 | $93k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Hardware Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Hardware Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Hardware Engineer is $114k (FY2026), from 2,838 filings. The middle 50% earn between $93k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Hardware Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Hardware Engineer are Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm Technologies.
- Where are most H-1B Hardware Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Hardware Engineer roles are Santa Clara, CA, Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA.
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