Job title
Hardware Systems Engineer H-1B Salaries
272 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $158k.
Median base
$158k
Middle 50%
$133k–$182k
Filings
272
Top sponsor
Apple
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 | 4 | $129k |
| FY2025 | 19 | $177k |
| FY2024 | 37 | $153k |
| FY2023 | 65 | $170k |
| FY2022 | 58 | $160k |
| FY2021 | 40 | $160k |
| FY2020 | 30 | $148k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 6 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $35k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $110k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Hardware Systems Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Hardware Systems Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Hardware Systems Engineer is $158k (FY2026), from 272 filings. The middle 50% earn between $133k and $182k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Hardware Systems Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Hardware Systems Engineer are Apple, Qualcomm Technologies, Meta Platforms.
- Where are most H-1B Hardware Systems Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Hardware Systems Engineer roles are Cupertino, CA, Austin, TX, Menlo Park, CA.
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