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Apple Inc. Hardware Systems Engineering H-1B Salary

Apple Inc. pays a median H-1B base salary of $174,304 for Hardware Systems Engineering, across 160 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$174,304

Average wage

$174,472

Range

$151,433–$213,845

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

160

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$125,495
25th
$151,433
Median
$174,304
Average
$174,472
90th
$213,845
Highest
$252,400

Based on 160 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

92
FY25
68
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Cupertino, CA70$185,892
Sunnyvale, CA50$181,316
Austin, TX29$154,565
San Jose, CA4$177,476
Santa Clara, CA3$152,963
San Diego, CA1$152,027
Los Angeles, CA1$135,400
Waltham, MA1$158,413