Apple H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Apple sponsors H-1B workers. Across 11,234 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $175,053. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Apple filed 11,234 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 19 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $175,053.
- Median offered wage
- $175,053
- Certified filings
- 11,234
- Work locations
- 19 states
- Distinct roles
- 815
Most-filed roles at Apple
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering Applications | 1,157 | $181,100 |
| Software Development Engineering | 987 | $187,000 |
| Software Engineering Systems | 741 | $178,772 |
| Machine Learning | 526 | $190,486 |
| Software Development Engineer - Test | 340 | $177,154 |
| Tools And Automation Engineer | 283 | $163,300 |
| Design Verification | 266 | $162,500 |
| Engineering Project/Program | 252 | $166,962 |
| Software Development Engineer - Firmware | 197 | $177,154 |
| Software Developer | 178 | $149,487 |
| Fe Engineering | 174 | $171,600 |
| Physical Design Engineer | 171 | $160,553 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 233 | $139,500 |
| Level II — qualified | 1,300 | $162,200 |
| Level III — experienced | 1,477 | $145,205 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3,616 | $184,974 |
Where Apple hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8,589 | $181,100 |
| Texas | 1,497 | $154,600 |
| Washington | 694 | $189,524 |
| New York | 153 | $179,982 |
| Massachusetts | 89 | $157,800 |
| Oregon | 80 | $157,800 |
| North Carolina | 37 | $154,877 |
| Florida | 33 | $125,694 |
| Colorado | 33 | $146,058 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $129,888 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer - Server | Cupertino, California | $181,100 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | San Diego, California | $169,250 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | San Diego, California | $216,600 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Development Engineering Manager | Austin, Texas | $228,100 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Electrical Engineer | San Diego, California | $120,300 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Research Science | Sunnyvale, California | $172,100 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Wireless Systems Engineering | Sunnyvale, California | $156,853 | II | Jun 2026 |
| RF Systems Engineering | Cupertino, California | $216,091 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | San Diego, California | $188,200 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Machine Learning | Cupertino, California | $196,833 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Hardware Tech EPM | Cupertino, California | $184,398 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Development Engineering - Manager | Cupertino, California | $231,731 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Design for Test Engineer Manager | Cupertino, California | $228,363 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Development Engineering | Cupertino, California | $234,151 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Wireless Systems Engineering Manager | Sunnyvale, California | $231,731 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Development Engineer - Test | Cupertino, California | $181,100 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineering Applications | Sunnyvale, California | $234,151 | — | Jun 2026 |
| CPU Implementation Engineering Manager | Santa Clara, California | $228,363 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Development Engineer - Firmware | San Diego, California | $184,974 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineering Applications | Austin, Texas | $190,700 | IV | Jun 2026 |
Legal entities included: Apple American Group LLC; Apple Blossom Occupational Therapy Services PLLC; Apple Inc.; Apple Payments Services LLC; APPLE PAYMENTS SERVICES LLC; APPLE PROCESSING LLC; APPLE SENTITY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIONS LLC; APPLE STUDIO SERVICES LLC; Apple Tree Dental; Apple Valley Animal Health Inc..
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.