Job title
Silicon Engineer H-1B Salaries
924 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$137k–$184k
Filings
924
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 | 51 | $186k |
| FY2025 | 27 | $204k |
| FY2024 | 145 | $174k |
| FY2023 | 165 | $167k |
| FY2022 | 339 | $151k |
| FY2021 | 180 | $146k |
| FY2020 | 16 | $135k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $121k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Silicon Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Silicon Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Silicon Engineer is $160k (FY2026), from 924 filings. The middle 50% earn between $137k and $184k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Silicon Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Silicon Engineer are Microsoft, Google, Meta Platforms.
- Where are most H-1B Silicon Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Silicon Engineer roles are Mountain View, CA, Morrisville, NC, Hillsboro, OR.
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