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Senior CPU Engineer: H-1B salaries
162 labor condition applications used the job title Senior CPU Engineer. Median offered base salary $133,000; middle half $114,500–$133,000.
Applications (LCAs)162
Median offered salary$133,000
Middle half of salaries$114,500–$133,000
10th–90th percentile$114,500–$151,091
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 162 | $133,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $133,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 40 | $123,750 |
| FY2024 | 47 | $133,000 |
| FY2025 | 55 | $151,091 |
| FY2026 | 17 | $128,898 |
Cities
- Santa Clara, CA66
- Austin, TX43
- San Diego, CA28
- San Jose, CA13
- Folsom, CA2
- Raleigh, NC2
- Cupertino, CA2
- Chandler, AZ1
- Fremont, CA1
- Sunnyvale, CA1
- Valley Center, CA1
- Holly Springs, NC1
- Hillsboro, OR1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).