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Silicon Design Engineer: H-1B salaries
190 labor condition applications used the job title Silicon Design Engineer. Median offered base salary $125,712; middle half $120,000–$134,250.
Applications (LCAs)190
Median offered salary$125,712
Middle half of salaries$120,000–$134,250
10th–90th percentile$103,808–$148,600
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 132 | $123,000 |
| Xilinx, Inc. | 32 | $130,000 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 19 | $230,000 |
| ObjectWin Technology, Inc. | 2 | $112,278 |
| Cadan Corporation | 1 | $131,768 |
| Aptamitra USA Consulting LLC | 1 | $70,000 |
| Google LLC | 1 | $222,500 |
| Robotics Technologies LLC | 1 | $66,123 |
| Waymo LLC | 1 | $200,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $125,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $135,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $230,000 |
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 | 47 | $120,000 |
| FY2024 | 51 | $126,864 |
| FY2025 | 58 | $126,694 |
| FY2026 | 32 | $151,500 |
Cities
- Austin, TX69
- Santa Clara, CA38
- San Jose, CA34
- Boxborough, MA17
- Palo Alto, CA13
- Fort Collins, CO6
- Fishkill, NY3
- Orlando, FL2
- Mountain View, CA2
- Folsom, CA2
- Jackson, WY1
- Jacksonville, FL1
- San Diego, CA1
- Poughkeepsie, NY1
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).