VLSI CAD Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 45 certified filings
$173,115Avg. Salary
$125,495Minimum
$216,091Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for VLSI CAD Engineering is $173,115 — 42% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 45 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for VLSI CAD Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for VLSI CAD Engineering is $173,115 based on 45 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $125,495 to $216,091.
$173,115
Average
$125,495
Minimum
$216,091
Maximum
45
Filings
Top Companies Hiring VLSI CAD Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $173,115 | 45 |
Section 2
VLSI CAD Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | $173,396 | 14 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $171,496 | 12 |
| Austin, TX | $169,245 | 7 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $168,454 | 6 |
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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.