Hardware Development
H-1B Salary Data · 49 certified filings
$162,923Avg. Salary
$124,942Minimum
$213,595Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Hardware Development is $162,923 — 34% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 49 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Hardware Development?
The average H-1B salary for Hardware Development is $162,923 based on 49 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $124,942 to $213,595.
$162,923
Average
$124,942
Minimum
$213,595
Maximum
49
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Hardware Development
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $162,923 | 49 |
Section 2
Hardware Development Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $166,652 | 31 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $165,214 | 10 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,757 | 5 |
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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.