Job title
Photonics Engineer H-1B Salaries
57 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $100k.
Median base
$100k
Middle 50%
$85k–$145k
Filings
57
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11 | $140k |
| FY2024 | 9 | $145k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $95k |
| FY2022 | 5 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $106k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $70k |
| FY2019 | 4 | $78k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $87k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $85k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $80k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Photonics Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Photonics Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Photonics Engineer is $100k (FY2025), from 57 filings. The middle 50% earn between $85k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Photonics Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Photonics Engineer are Apple, Ultrafast Systems, Quantum- SI.
- Where are most H-1B Photonics Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Photonics Engineer roles are Cupertino, CA, Sarasota, FL, Mountain View, CA.
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