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Staff Video Systems/Hardware Architecture Engineer: H-1B salaries
42 labor condition applications used the job title Staff Video Systems/Hardware Architecture Engineer. Median offered base salary $148,300; middle half $139,000–$157,326.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 42 | $148,300 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level III (experienced) | $148,300 |
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 | 8 | $139,000 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $147,750 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $148,300 |
| FY2026 | 13 | $152,506 |
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).