Sr. Silicon Design Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 143 certified filings
$138,445Avg. Salary
$99,944Minimum
$223,011Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Silicon Design Engineer is $138,445 — 14% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 143 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Silicon Design Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Silicon Design Engineer is $138,445 based on 143 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $99,944 to $223,011.
$138,445
Average
$99,944
Minimum
$223,011
Maximum
143
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | $133,942 | 112 |
| Xilinx, Inc. | $147,394 | 28 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $223,011 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr. Silicon Design Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $151,961 | 22 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $151,608 | 36 |
| Austin, TX | $128,986 | 50 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $126,915 | 6 |
| Boxborough, MA | $124,181 | 13 |
| Orlando, FL | $114,843 | 5 |
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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.