Senior Staff Hardware Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 12 certified filings
$171,773Avg. Salary
$162,600Minimum
$204,901Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Hardware Engineer is $171,773 — 41% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 12 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Hardware Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Hardware Engineer is $171,773 based on 12 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $162,600 to $204,901.
$171,773
Average
$162,600
Minimum
$204,901
Maximum
12
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Staff Hardware Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $167,634 | 7 |
Section 2
Senior Staff Hardware Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $168,473 | 6 |
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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: Hardware Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.