Hardware Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 85 certified filings
$188,663Avg. Salary
$118,400Minimum
$270,641Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Hardware Engineering is $188,663 — 55% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 85 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Hardware Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Hardware Engineering is $188,663 based on 85 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $118,400 to $270,641.
$188,663
Average
$118,400
Minimum
$270,641
Maximum
85
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Hardware Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $187,927 | 84 |
Section 2
Hardware Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, CA | $207,832 | 13 |
| Redmond, WA | $186,390 | 44 |
| Hillsboro, OR | $179,633 | 6 |
| Austin, TX | $159,008 | 5 |
Related Roles
Business Intelligence Engineer Iii ($148,626)
Enterprise Architect ($147,882)
Software Engineering Applications ($181,399)
Design Engineer ($96,552)
Associate Engineer ($89,789)
Sr. IT Developer ($148,731)
Technical Manager ($127,522)
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer ($114,576)
Architectural Designer I ($69,821)
Manufacturing Engineer ($97,994)
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.