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R&D Engineer IC Design: H-1B salaries
247 labor condition applications used the job title R&D Engineer IC Design. Median offered base salary $173,930; middle half $151,216–$199,453.
Applications (LCAs)247
Median offered salary$173,930
Middle half of salaries$151,216–$199,453
10th–90th percentile$133,141–$205,445
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Corporation | 151 | $167,691 |
| LSI Corporation | 58 | $174,112 |
| Avago Technologies US Inc. | 31 | $180,003 |
| Avago Technologies Wireless (USA) Manufacturing LLC | 3 | $141,960 |
| Brocade Communications Systems | 2 | $175,536 |
| Avago Technologies U.S. Inc. | 2 | $171,248 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $124,197 |
| Level II (qualified) | $102,783 |
| Level III (experienced) | $132,018 |
| 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 | 49 | $177,044 |
| FY2024 | 60 | $163,226 |
| FY2025 | 79 | $199,453 |
| FY2026 | 57 | $173,730 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA152
- Irvine, CA39
- Fort Collins, CO10
- Austin, TX9
- San Diego, CA9
- Colorado Springs, CO8
- Andover, MA7
- Broomfield, CO5
- Chandler, AZ3
- Mendota Heights, MN3
- Suite 400, TX1
- Colorado Spring, CO1
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).