Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 40 certified filings
$134,720Avg. Salary
$102,336Minimum
$164,294Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering is $134,720 — 11% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 40 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering is $134,720 based on 40 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $102,336 to $164,294.
$134,720
Average
$102,336
Minimum
$164,294
Maximum
40
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | $134,719 | 40 |
Section 2
Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $135,118 | 18 |
| Fremont, CA | $130,719 | 19 |
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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.