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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc

435 H-1B petitions, 99.5% certified, $159,557 median salary, FY2023–2026.

San Jose, CA NAICS: 423690

The verdict

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc filed 435 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 99.5% with a $159,557 median offered wage.

435
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99.5%
DOL-certified
$159,557
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc filed 435 Labor Condition Applications covering 5,419 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99.5% (433 certified of 435 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 Samsung Semiconductor, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $66,602 at the low end to $264,514 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $159,557. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Engineer (65 petitions at $142,428 avg), followed by Staff Engineer and 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. Samsung Semiconductor, Inc is headquartered in San Jose, CA under NAICS code 423690, and places H-1B workers across 7 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 Samsung Semiconductor, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc is #431 of 119,880 employers nationally and #96 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

99.5%

Avg. Salary

$159,557

Median Salary

$159,557

Total Workers

5,419

Compare with another sponsor

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$159,557 · 11% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.5% · 1% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions435 · 99% 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 Samsung Semiconductor, Inc

Minimum
$66,602
Maximum
$264,514
Average Salary
$159,557

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+0.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

27.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

99.8%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

62.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 181 petitions · 100% certified · $152,425 avg
FY2024 110 petitions · 99.1% certified · $159,378 avg
FY2025 130 petitions · 100% certified · $166,135 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 181 181 $152,425
FY2024 110 109 $159,378
FY2025 130 130 $166,135
FY2026(partial) 14 13 $192,088

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Engineer 65 $142,428
Staff Engineer 64 $167,903
Engineer 25 $119,662
Senior Staff Engineer 16 $185,266
Sr. Engineer 9 $144,985
Senior Manager 5 $216,261
Senior Engineer 5 $143,542
Staff, Application Engineer 4 $162,632
Staff RF/Analog IC Engineer 4 $179,624
Sr. Staff Engineer 4 $182,468
Vulnerability Analyst III, Cyber Security Operations 3 $137,779
Staff Engineer, Test Development 3 $163,767
Staff Engineer, Storage Software 3 $189,910
Staff Engineer, Firmware 3 $191,740
Staff Engineer, DRAM 3 $185,120

Geographic Distribution

Where Samsung Semiconductor, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 89 petitions
TX 4 petitions
MI 2 petitions
WA 2 petitions
MD 1 petitions
NC 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Samsung Semiconductor, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Engineer San Diego, CA $128,898 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Engineer, Kernal San Jose, CA $216,091 Certified FY2026
Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $207,392 Certified FY2026
Senior Engineer San Jose, CA $156,853 Certified FY2026
Senior Engineer, Dram Application San Jose, CA $159,890 Certified FY2026
Engineer, Firmware Development San Jose, CA $139,722 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager, Foundry Customer Engineering San Jose, CA $213,512 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager San Jose, CA $253,356 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager San Jose, CA $228,506 Withdrawn FY2026
Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $165,422 Certified FY2026
Staff Engineer San Diego, CA $152,506 Certified FY2026
Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $186,472 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Engineer, Customer Support San Jose, CA $216,091 Certified FY2026
Principal Engineer, Storage (AI & HPC) San Jose, CA $264,514 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Engineer, AR/VR Optics Research, Display Lab San Jose, CA $187,762 Certified FY2025
Staff, AI ML Software Engineer San Jose, CA $226,138 Certified FY2025
Staff Performance Analysis Engineer Ellicott City, MD $124,904 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer San Jose, CA $156,853 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Engineer San Diego, CA $184,974 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager, Customer Quality Engineering San Jose, CA $170,248 Certified FY2025
Principal Engineer, ASIC Verification Austin, TX $161,179 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer San Jose, CA $159,744 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, Storage Software San Jose, CA $206,138 Certified FY2025
Staff RF/Analog IC Engineer San Jose, CA $186,472 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, Firmware San Jose, CA $192,015 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff RF Analog IC Engineer Austin, TX $161,179 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, Layout Architecture San Jose, CA $165,422 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Engineer, Data Scientist San Jose, CA $237,375 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer, Dev Ops San Jose, CA $173,584 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $216,091 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $186,472 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $206,138 Certified FY2025
Manager, Customer Quality Engineering San Jose, CA $163,764 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer San Jose, CA $156,853 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer San Diego, CA $157,581 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, Analog Mixed Signal Serdes/RF Design San Jose, CA $188,760 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, AI/ML Software Compiler Charlotte, NC $133,536 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer San Jose, CA $143,462 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer San Jose, CA $178,006 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, Design Verification San Jose, CA $191,048 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer San Jose, CA $172,931 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer, RF Systems Architect San Jose, CA $151,091 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer, WLAN Software San Jose, CA $199,534 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer San Jose, CA $143,462 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer, AI/ML Software Compiler San Jose, CA $172,931 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Physical Implementation Engineer San Jose, CA $204,901 Certified FY2025
Engineer, Software Application/Tools San Diego, CA $126,880 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager Semi Device Development San Jose, CA $223,480 Certified FY2025
Associate Manager, Graphic Design San Jose, CA $81,890 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer Liberty Hill, TX $155,709 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Samsung Semiconductor, Inc filed?

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc has filed 435 H-1B LCA petitions covering 5,419 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc?

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc has a 99.5% certification rate, with 433 out of 435 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc is $159,557. Salaries range from $66,602 to $264,514.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc include Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineer. The most common position is Senior Engineer with 65 petitions at an average salary of $142,428.

Where is Samsung Semiconductor, Inc located?

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc is headquartered in San Jose, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 7 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, MI.

Is Samsung Semiconductor, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Samsung Semiconductor, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc filed 181 petitions in FY2023 and 14 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $152,425 to $192,088.

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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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