Staff Applications Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 25 certified filings
$160,455Avg. Salary
$117,864Minimum
$189,433Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Applications Engineer is $160,455 — 32% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 25 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Applications Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Applications Engineer is $160,455 based on 25 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $117,864 to $189,433.
$160,455
Average
$117,864
Minimum
$189,433
Maximum
25
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Applications Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. | $174,335 | 7 |
| Medidata Solutions, Inc. | $176,595 | 4 |
| CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | $140,764 | 3 |
Section 2
Staff Applications Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $169,766 | 9 |
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Modeling & Simulation Engineer ($163,993)
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Staff Software Engineer ($189,767)
Bi Architect ($140,403)
Sr. System Engineer ($141,289)
Solution Engineer ($137,603)
Data Engineering ($173,435)
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER ($238,801)
Quality Test Engineer ($93,141)
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.