Hardware Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 205 certified filings
$144,067Avg. Salary
$65,998Minimum
$286,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Hardware Engineer is $144,067 — 19% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 205 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Hardware Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Hardware Engineer is $144,067 based on 205 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $65,998 to $286,000.
$144,067
Average
$65,998
Minimum
$286,000
Maximum
205
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Hardware Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | $182,524 | 52 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $110,681 | 18 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $137,385 | 18 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | $94,854 | 13 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $195,555 | 9 |
| Intel Corporation | $143,769 | 9 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | $136,840 | 5 |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | $151,696 | 4 |
| Base Power, Inc. | $135,000 | 3 |
| Vimerse InfoTech Inc | $104,069 | 3 |
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. | $105,100 | 3 |
| SambaNova Systems Inc. | $157,550 | 3 |
| Narvee Tech Inc | $72,925 | 3 |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. | $157,338 | 3 |
| Panasonic Avionics Corporation | $97,758 | 3 |
Section 2
Hardware Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | $214,600 | 5 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $180,624 | 10 |
| Mountain View, CA | $179,707 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,714 | 5 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $157,930 | 18 |
| San Jose, CA | $145,235 | 12 |
| Austin, TX | $141,259 | 5 |
| San Diego, CA | $114,971 | 18 |
| Glendale, WI | $85,442 | 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.