Software Development Engineer - Firmware
H-1B Salary Data · 160 certified filings
$174,466Avg. Salary
$119,586Minimum
$264,514Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Firmware is $174,466 — 44% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 160 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Firmware?
The average H-1B salary for Software Development Engineer - Firmware is $174,466 based on 160 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $119,586 to $264,514.
$174,466
Average
$119,586
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
160
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Development Engineer - Firmware
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $174,466 | 160 |
Section 2
Software Development Engineer - Firmware Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $188,989 | 36 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $180,318 | 45 |
| San Diego, CA | $164,449 | 74 |
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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.