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Software Development Engineer - Firmware: H-1B salaries
320 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineer - Firmware. Median offered base salary $177,154; middle half $152,963–$193,024.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 320 | $177,154 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $139,500 |
| Level II (qualified) | $139,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $152,027 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $184,974 |
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 | 53 | $177,341 |
| FY2024 | 49 | $171,080 |
| FY2025 | 115 | $177,154 |
| FY2026 | 102 | $181,100 |
Cities
- San Diego, CA124
- Cupertino, CA100
- Sunnyvale, CA81
- Los Angeles, CA7
- Austin, TX3
- Seattle, WA2
- Santa Clara County, CA1
- Irvine, CA1
- One Apple Park Way, CA1
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).