Firmware Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 89 certified filings
$137,497Avg. Salary
$75,684Minimum
$199,534Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Firmware Engineer is $137,497 — 13% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 89 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Firmware Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Firmware Engineer is $137,497 based on 89 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $75,684 to $199,534.
$137,497
Average
$75,684
Minimum
$199,534
Maximum
89
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Firmware Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | $135,561 | 21 |
| Google LLC | $177,285 | 7 |
| Trackonomy Systems, Inc. | $152,745 | 6 |
| Zoox Inc. | $161,195 | 6 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | $147,838 | 4 |
| Itron, Inc. | $80,228 | 3 |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | $105,040 | 3 |
Section 2
Firmware Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, CA | $184,400 | 5 |
| Foster City, CA | $162,834 | 5 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $156,585 | 7 |
| San Jose, CA | $145,656 | 16 |
| Hillsboro, OR | $129,354 | 9 |
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.