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CPU Engineer: H-1B salaries
79 labor condition applications used the job title CPU Engineer. Median offered base salary $112,882; middle half $108,638–$127,786.
Applications (LCAs)79
Median offered salary$112,882
Middle half of salaries$108,638–$127,786
10th–90th percentile$108,160–$151,091
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 79 | $112,882 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $112,882 |
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 | 16 | $109,054 |
| FY2024 | 23 | $112,882 |
| FY2025 | 32 | $125,495 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $128,743 |
Cities
- Austin, TX33
- Santa Clara, CA28
- San Diego, CA10
- Sunnyvale, CA4
- San Jose, CA2
- Pflugerville, TX1
- Cupertino, 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).