CPU Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 35 certified filings
$128,939Avg. Salary
$108,160Minimum
$156,853Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for CPU Engineer is $128,939 — 6% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 35 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for CPU Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for CPU Engineer is $128,939 based on 35 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,160 to $156,853.
$128,939
Average
$108,160
Minimum
$156,853
Maximum
35
Filings
Top Companies Hiring CPU Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $128,939 | 35 |
Section 2
CPU Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $148,939 | 17 |
| Austin, TX | $108,498 | 16 |
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: General. Updated: Q1 FY2025.