Staff Hardware Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 33 certified filings
$151,446Avg. Salary
$91,000Minimum
$260,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Hardware Engineer is $151,446 — 25% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 33 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Hardware Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Hardware Engineer is $151,446 based on 33 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $91,000 to $260,000.
$151,446
Average
$91,000
Minimum
$260,000
Maximum
33
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Hardware Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $143,840 | 24 |
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | $176,208 | 5 |
Section 2
Staff Hardware Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $169,707 | 7 |
| San Diego, CA | $142,966 | 22 |
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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.