Intel H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Intel sponsors H-1B workers. Across 4,575 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $130,291. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Intel filed 4,575 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 31 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $130,291.
- Median offered wage
- $130,291
- Certified filings
- 4,575
- Work locations
- 31 states
- Distinct roles
- 155
Most-filed roles at Intel
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | 1,181 | $124,090 |
| Component Design Engineer | 956 | $131,352 |
| Software Engineer | 873 | $139,540 |
| Graphics Hardware Engineer | 175 | $134,383 |
| Packaging Engineer | 116 | $123,490 |
| Analog Engineer | 105 | $135,150 |
| Data Scientist | 105 | $129,890 |
| Engineering Manager | 103 | $182,270 |
| Product Engineer | 102 | $124,800 |
| System Validation Engineer | 89 | $123,490 |
| Research Scientist | 73 | $154,390 |
| Graphics Software Engineer | 68 | $138,635 |
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 | 22 | $130,380 |
| Level II — qualified | 1,262 | $111,072 |
| Level III — experienced | 1,921 | $135,200 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 317 | $196,747 |
Where Intel hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,920 | $130,291 |
| California | 1,241 | $152,027 |
| Arizona | 584 | $120,400 |
| Texas | 394 | $131,352 |
| New Mexico | 183 | $95,701 |
| Washington | 66 | $140,858 |
| Massachusetts | 59 | $124,342 |
| Colorado | 34 | $127,386 |
| Georgia | 13 | $115,290 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $126,625 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | Chandler, Arizona | $105,394 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Process Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $133,432 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Analog Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $148,866 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $165,400 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Firmware Engineer | Folsom, California | $149,600 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Product Engineer | Austin, Texas | $116,610 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Graphics Hardware Engineer | Santa Clara, California | $186,472 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Silicon Firmware Development Engineer | Santa Clara, California | $211,770 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Engineering Manager | Hillsboro, Oregon | $182,270 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Component Design Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $148,866 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Santa Clara, California | $194,000 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Engineering Manager | Chandler, Arizona | $162,968 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Component Design Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $176,030 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Component Design Engineer | Santa Clara, California | $133,827 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Chandler, Arizona | $122,700 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Component Design Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $135,150 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Graphics Hardware Engineer | Santa Clara, California | $139,940 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Process Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $148,100 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Folsom, California | $173,618 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Firmware Development Engineer | Hillsboro, Oregon | $192,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
Legal entities included: Intel Americas, Inc.; Intel Corporation; Intel Federal LLC; INTEL GRAPH LLC.; INTEL GRIDS 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.