Senior Staff CPU Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 39 certified filings
$186,817Avg. Salary
$167,000Minimum
$216,091Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff CPU Engineer is $186,817 — 54% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 39 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff CPU Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Staff CPU Engineer is $186,817 based on 39 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $167,000 to $216,091.
$186,817
Average
$167,000
Minimum
$216,091
Maximum
39
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Staff CPU Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $186,816 | 39 |
Section 2
Senior Staff CPU Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $210,496 | 10 |
| San Diego, CA | $179,000 | 9 |
| Austin, TX | $176,750 | 16 |
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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.