Principal Firmware Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 10 certified filings

$198,485Avg. Salary
$148,646Minimum
$232,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Firmware Engineer is $198,485 — 63% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 10 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Firmware Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Principal Firmware Engineer is $198,485 based on 10 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $148,646 to $232,000.

$198,485
Average
$148,646
Minimum
$232,000
Maximum
10
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Principal Firmware Engineer

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Micron Technology, Inc. $194,394 4
Astera Labs, Inc. $216,562 3
Section 2

Principal Firmware Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
San Jose, CA $218,618 5
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.