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Firmware Development Engineer: H-1B salaries
43 labor condition applications used the job title Firmware Development Engineer. Median offered base salary $149,115; middle half $132,708–$171,018.
Applications (LCAs)43
Median offered salary$149,115
Middle half of salaries$132,708–$171,018
10th–90th percentile$115,374–$184,384
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp | 36 | $147,711 |
| Intel Corporation | 5 | $178,443 |
| SK hynix memory solutions America inc. | 1 | $109,989 |
| Altera Corporation | 1 | $121,680 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $131,040 |
| Level II (qualified) | $129,012 |
| Level III (experienced) | $150,623 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $172,318 |
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 | 1 | $178,443 |
| FY2024 | 7 | $131,040 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $143,696 |
| FY2026 | 21 | $154,871 |
Cities
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).