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Sr. Silicon Design Engineer: H-1B salaries
498 labor condition applications used the job title Sr. Silicon Design Engineer. Median offered base salary $132,835; middle half $116,592–$147,895.
Applications (LCAs)498
Median offered salary$132,835
Middle half of salaries$116,592–$147,895
10th–90th percentile$108,160–$159,860
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 356 | $128,898 |
| Xilinx, Inc. | 121 | $139,650 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 21 | $223,011 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $119,315 |
| Level II (qualified) | $126,984 |
| Level III (experienced) | $208,825 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $220,000 |
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 | 115 | $126,464 |
| FY2024 | 128 | $126,984 |
| FY2025 | 133 | $140,858 |
| FY2026 | 119 | $146,717 |
Cities
- Austin, TX149
- Santa Clara, CA107
- San Jose, CA105
- Boxborough, MA49
- Orlando, FL24
- Fort Collins, CO21
- Palo Alto, CA13
- San Diego, CA10
- Pflugerville, TX2
- Addison, TX2
- Bellevue, WA2
- Folsom, CA2
- Fremont, CA2
- Belmont, MA2
- Longmont, CO1
- Collins, CO1
- North Bethesda, MD1
- Rochester, NY1
- Round Rock, TX1
- Dallas, TX1
- Fishkill, NY1
- Irvine, 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).