KLA H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — KLA sponsors H-1B workers. Across 632 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $150,050. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
KLA filed 632 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 11 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $150,050.
- Median offered wage
- $150,050
- Certified filings
- 632
- Work locations
- 11 states
- Distinct roles
- 103
Most-filed roles at KLA
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 119 | $154,473 |
| Product Development Applications Engineer | 45 | $143,490 |
| Algorithm Engineer | 41 | $170,000 |
| Product Development Engineer | 40 | $149,444 |
| Customer Support Engineer | 29 | $94,266 |
| Research Scientist | 27 | $162,355 |
| Product Marketing Manager | 25 | $166,147 |
| Customer Engagement Applications Engineer | 24 | $117,698 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 23 | $152,942 |
| Electrical Design Engineer | 22 | $157,050 |
| Product Engineer | 15 | $131,456 |
| Business Process Analyst | 14 | $125,384 |
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 | 54 | $119,071 |
| Level II — qualified | 240 | $144,065 |
| Level III — experienced | 177 | $160,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 112 | $181,520 |
Where KLA hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 396 | $165,035 |
| Michigan | 130 | $126,860 |
| Arizona | 42 | $104,458 |
| Texas | 21 | $133,000 |
| Oregon | 15 | $137,866 |
| Idaho | 12 | $113,692 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $120,750 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $166,147 |
| New York | 2 | $124,952 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,099 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Engineer | Denison, Texas | $99,611 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Applications Engineering Manager | Milpitas, California | $225,372 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Algorithm Engineer | Milpitas, California | $171,995 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Product Development Applications Engineer | Milpitas, California | $207,693 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | Milpitas, California | $159,212 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Engagement Applications Engineer | Boise, Idaho | $103,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Support Engineer | Richardson, Texas | $99,008 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Support Engineer | Manassas, Virginia | $126,152 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Support Engineer | Denison, Texas | $99,611 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Product Installation Engineer | Chandler, Arizona | $94,910 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Product Installation Engineer | Beaverton, Oregon | $102,648 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Support Engineer | Malta, New York | $126,027 | III | Jun 2026 |
| HR Data Analyst | Milpitas, California | $165,000 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Technical Support Engineer | Phoenix, Arizona | $128,315 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Engagement Applications Engineer | Boise, Idaho | $103,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Support Engineer | Taylor, Texas | $94,266 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Support Engineer | Richardson, Texas | $99,008 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Customer Engagement Applications Engineer | Phoenix, Arizona | $118,635 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Product Development Engineer | Milpitas, California | $149,066 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Product Development Engineer | Milpitas, California | $174,008 | III | Jun 2026 |
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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