Neuralink H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Neuralink sponsors H-1B workers. Across 20 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $134,581. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Neuralink filed 20 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 2 states between Nov 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $134,581.
- Median offered wage
- $134,581
- Certified filings
- 20
- Work locations
- 2 states
- Distinct roles
- 16
Most-filed roles at Neuralink
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | 3 | $95,000 |
| Software Engineer | 2 | $149,000 |
| Manager, Microfabrication Engineer | 2 | $138,778 |
| Analog Ic Design Engineer | 1 | $133,162 |
| Manager, Quality Systems | 1 | $146,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, Microfabrication | 1 | $140,254 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 | $80,325 |
| Medical Imaging Engineer | 1 | $111,863 |
| Physical Design And Verification Engineer | 1 | $165,000 |
| Digital Ic Design Engineer | 1 | $196,000 |
| Purchaser | 1 | $64,501 |
| Test Engineer | 1 | $120,000 |
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 | 4 | $92,626 |
| Level II — qualified | 6 | $139,581 |
| Level III — experienced | 9 | $138,778 |
Where Neuralink hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $138,778 |
| Texas | 5 | $96,034 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Microfabrication Engineer | Fremont, California | $138,778 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Physical Design and Verification Engineer | Fremont, California | $165,000 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Manager, Microfabrication Engineer | Fremont, California | $138,778 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Process Engineer | Fremont, California | $95,000 | I | Nov 2025 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, Microfabrication | Fremont, California | $140,254 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Process Engineer | Fremont, California | $95,000 | I | Nov 2025 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Fremont, California | $170,000 | II | Nov 2025 |
| Test Engineer | Del Valle, Texas | $120,000 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Digital IC Design Engineer | Fremont, California | $196,000 | III | Sep 2025 |
| Software Engineer | Fremont, California | $162,000 | II | Sep 2025 |
| Manager, Quality Systems | Fremont, California | $146,000 | II | Aug 2025 |
| Software Engineer | Fremont, California | $136,000 | — | Aug 2025 |
| Medical Imaging Engineer | Del Valle, Texas | $111,863 | III | Apr 2025 |
| Process Engineer | Fremont, California | $90,251 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineer | Del Valle, Texas | $80,325 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Purchaser | Austin, Texas | $64,501 | II | Apr 2025 |
| Analog IC Design Engineer | Fremont, California | $133,162 | II | Apr 2025 |
| Scientist | Austin, Texas | $96,034 | III | Apr 2025 |
| Quality Software Validation Engineer | Fremont, California | $111,363 | II | Feb 2025 |
| Scientist & Study Manager | Fremont, California | $140,462 | III | Nov 2024 |
Legal entities included: Neuralink Corp.; Neuralink Corporation.
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 Nov 2024–Mar 2026.
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