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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc

7,852 H-1B petitions, 98.8% certified, $136,201 median salary, FY2023–2026.

San Diego, CA NAICS: 334220

The verdict

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc filed 7,852 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 98.8% with a $136,201 median offered wage.

7,852
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98.8%
DOL-certified
$136,201
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in San Diego, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc filed 7,852 Labor Condition Applications covering 114,884 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98.8% (7,757 certified of 7,852 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Qualcomm Technologies, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $61,672 at the low end to $293,073 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $136,201. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior ASICS Engineer (279 petitions at $116,028 avg), followed by Senior Software Engineer and ASICS Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc is headquartered in San Diego, CA under NAICS code 334220, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in CA, TX, MI. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Qualcomm Technologies, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc is #21 of 119,880 employers nationally and #6 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98.8%

Avg. Salary

$136,201

Median Salary

$136,201

Total Workers

114,884

Compare with another sponsor

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$136,201 · 24% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.8% · about the same as Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions7,852 · 74% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 8.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc

Minimum
$61,672
Maximum
$293,073
Average Salary
$136,201

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+5.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

50.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN DIEGO, CA

66.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 3,744 petitions · 97.1% certified · $132,443 avg
FY2024 1,862 petitions · 99.6% certified · $532,752 avg
FY2025 1,934 petitions · 99.9% certified · $141,953 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3,744 3,634 $132,443
FY2024 1,862 1,855 $532,752
FY2025 1,934 1,932 $141,953
FY2026(partial) 312 310 $1,015,061

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior ASICS Engineer 279 $116,028
Senior Software Engineer 255 $119,552
ASICS Engineer 240 $110,721
Staff ASICS Engineer 215 $141,240
Software Engineer 202 $110,733
Senior Cellular System Test Engineer 179 $1,532,411
Staff Software Engineer 148 $144,396
Cellular System Test Engineer 146 $105,898
Senior CPU Engineer 144 $130,315
Senior Modem Technologies Engineer 142 $128,239
Staff GPU Engineer 129 $159,884
Senior GPU Engineer 129 $134,061
Senior Staff ASICS Engineer 128 $164,939
Senior Camera Engineer 128 $122,187
Senior Machine Learning Engineer 124 $138,210

Geographic Distribution

Where Qualcomm Technologies, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 87 petitions
TX 9 petitions
MI 1 petitions
CO 1 petitions
NJ 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer San Diego, CA $168,310 Certified FY2026
Staff Machine Learning Engineer San Diego, CA $158,400 Certified FY2026
Staff DSP Architecture and Design Engineer San Diego, CA $154,000 Certified FY2026
Principal Hardware Applications Engineer Novi, MI $148,300 Certified FY2026
Senior Modem Software Engineer San Diego, CA $130,187 Certified FY2026
Staff Machine Learning Researcher Engineer San Diego, CA $179,000 Certified FY2026
Staff Cellular Systems Test Engineer San Diego, CA $154,860 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff CPU Engineer Austin, TX $179,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Multimedia Systems Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Senior GPU Engineer Santa Clara, CA $156,853 Certified FY2026
Staff ASICS Engineer San Diego, CA $152,506 Certified FY2026
Staff Machine Learning Researcher Engineer Santa Clara, CA $226,138 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Multimedia Systems Engineer San Diego, CA $179,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Packaging Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Hardware Applications Engineer San Diego, CA $113,420 Certified FY2026
Staff Systems Test Engineer San Diego, CA $157,581 Certified FY2026
Staff DSP Architecture and Design Engineer San Diego, CA $154,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Modem Technologies Engineer Santa Clara, CA $139,495 Certified FY2026
Senior Machine Learning Engineer Folsom, CA $140,800 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff GPU Engineer San Diego, CA $195,200 Certified FY2026
Senior Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Staff Modem Technologies Engineer Santa Clara, CA $186,472 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer San Diego, CA $130,187 Certified FY2026
Principal Modem Technologies Engineer San Diego, CA $211,900 Certified FY2026
Senior Cellular Technologies Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Staff Hardware Engineer San Diego, CA $134,800 Certified FY2026
Staff DSP Architecture and Design Engineer Austin, TX $154,000 Certified FY2026
Senior GPU Engineer Austin, TX $110,656 Certified FY2026
Senior Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Software Applications Engineer San Diego, CA $130,187 Certified FY2026
Principal ASICS Engineer Austin, TX $192,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Technical Standards Engineer San Diego, CA $141,300 Certified FY2026
Staff Cellular Systems Test Engineer San Diego, CA $130,600 Withdrawn FY2026
Staff Cellular System Test Engineer San Diego, CA $157,581 Certified FY2026
Senior CPU Engineer Austin, TX $122,500 Certified FY2026
Staff PMIC Design Engineer Santa Clara, CA $186,472 Certified FY2026
Staff Video Systems/Hardware Architecture Engineer San Diego, CA $152,506 Certified FY2026
Staff CPU Engineer San Diego, CA $167,100 Certified FY2026
Senior Modem Technologies Engineer Santa Clara, CA $156,853 Certified FY2026
Senior Modem Technologies Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Video Systems/ Hardware Architecture Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Security Engineer San Diego, CA $184,974 Certified FY2026
Staff Software Engineer San Diego, CA $152,479 Certified FY2026
Hardware Systems Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Senior Director, ASICS Engineer San Diego, CA $249,900 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff PPT Systems Engineer San Diego, CA $179,000 Certified FY2026
Staff Machine Learning Engineer San Diego, CA $158,400 Certified FY2026
Staff Modem Technologies Engineer Santa Clara, CA $186,472 Certified FY2026
Staff GPU Engineer San Diego, CA $161,800 Certified FY2026
Staff Product Manager San Diego, CA $214,002 Certified FY2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Qualcomm Technologies, Inc filed?

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc has filed 7,852 H-1B LCA petitions covering 114,884 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc?

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc has a 98.8% certification rate, with 7,757 out of 7,852 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc is $136,201. Salaries range from $61,672 to $293,073.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc include Senior ASICS Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, ASICS Engineer. The most common position is Senior ASICS Engineer with 279 petitions at an average salary of $116,028.

Where is Qualcomm Technologies, Inc located?

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc is headquartered in San Diego, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, MI.

Is Qualcomm Technologies, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Qualcomm Technologies, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc filed 3,744 petitions in FY2023 and 312 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $132,443 to $1,015,061.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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