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R&D Engineer Hardware: H-1B salaries
70 labor condition applications used the job title R&D Engineer Hardware. Median offered base salary $164,020; middle half $146,102–$180,003.
Applications (LCAs)70
Median offered salary$164,020
Middle half of salaries$146,102–$180,003
10th–90th percentile$130,229–$199,771
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Corporation | 34 | $156,499 |
| Avago Technologies US Inc. | 33 | $168,012 |
| Avago Technologies U.S. Inc. | 1 | $151,814 |
| Avago Technologies Wireless (USA) Manufacturing LLC | 1 | $204,901 |
| LSI Corporation | 1 | $199,771 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $129,834 |
| Level III (experienced) | $138,715 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $177,341 |
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 | 20 | $149,523 |
| FY2024 | 10 | $170,785 |
| FY2025 | 18 | $165,748 |
| FY2026 | 22 | $168,012 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA42
- Irvine, CA15
- Chandler, AZ5
- Mendota Heights, MN3
- Breinigsville, PA2
- Breingsville, PA1
- San Diego, CA1
- Austin, TX1
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).