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Hardware Development: H-1B salaries
57 labor condition applications used the job title Hardware Development. Median offered base salary $164,294; middle half $153,254–$172,100.
Applications (LCAs)57
Median offered salary$164,294
Middle half of salaries$153,254–$172,100
10th–90th percentile$136,713–$194,293
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 57 | $164,294 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $172,100 |
| Level II (qualified) | $150,845 |
| Level III (experienced) | $144,664 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $169,853 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 35 | $163,778 |
| FY2026 | 22 | $167,188 |
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).