Job title
Senior Firmware Engineer H-1B Salaries
299 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $133k.
Median base
$133k
Middle 50%
$108k–$155k
Filings
299
Top sponsor
Micron Technology
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 | $170k |
| FY2025 | 24 | $139k |
| FY2024 | 37 | $166k |
| FY2023 | 24 | $126k |
| FY2022 | 26 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 29 | $135k |
| FY2020 | 33 | $121k |
| FY2019 | 36 | $117k |
| FY2018 | 35 | $133k |
| FY2017 | 23 | $119k |
| FY2016 | 28 | $118k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Firmware Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Firmware Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Firmware Engineer is $133k (FY2026), from 299 filings. The middle 50% earn between $108k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Firmware Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Firmware Engineer are Micron Technology, Zoox, Acuity Brands Lighting.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Firmware Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Firmware Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Milpitas, CA.
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