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Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering H-1B Salary

Western Digital Technologies, Inc. pays a median H-1B base salary of $147,447 for Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering, across 56 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$147,447

Average wage

$148,243

Range

$133,890–$173,366

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

56

Salary distribution

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

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$112,843
25th
$133,890
Median
$147,447
Average
$148,243
90th
$173,366
Highest
$178,651

Based on 56 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

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FY20
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FY25
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FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
San Jose, CA16$138,092
Fremont, CA14$160,670
Milpitas, CA12$146,224
Santa Clara, CA4$160,670
Irvine, CA2$147,108
Tustin, CA2$147,108
Walnut Creek, CA1$136,000
Mountain View, CA1$117,757