Design Engineer salary
14 posted ranges at 10 companies · median $264k · H-1B median $178k (746 filings)
By level
Median of posted rangesMiddle halfH-1B median
| Level | Posted | H-1B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidH-1B only | No ranges | $164k6 filings | |
| Senior3 posted | $177k$143k to $210k | $160k38 filings | |
| Staff2 posted | $233k to $316k2 postings | $193k32 filings | |
| PrincipalH-1B only | No ranges | $260k3 filings | |
| ManagerH-1B only | No ranges | $252k4 filings | |
| Not stated9 posted | $292k$208k to $327k | $177k662 filings |
By company
| Company | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| $324k$225k to $423k | ||
| $143k to $210k2 postings | ||
| $172k to $440kone posting | ||
| $251k to $310kone posting | ||
| $215k to $323kone posting | ||
| $208k to $312kone posting | ||
| $180k to $290kone posting | ||
| $190k to $240kone posting | ||
| $160k to $250kone posting | ||
| $177k to $215kone posting |
Posted ranges
14 postings
About
Half designer, half front-end engineer: prototypes and ships polished interfaces.
By city
| City | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay Area11 posted ranges | $235k$190k to $290k | |
| New York City2 posted ranges | $194k to $381k2 postings | |
| Remote (US)1 posted range | $208k to $312kone posting |
H-1B by prevailing-wage level
The level the employer chose on the filing: I is entry, IV is fully competent. FY2025 Q4 to FY2026 Q3.
Level I: $139k (4) · Level II: $142k (214) · Level III: $185k (244) · Level IV: $229k (112)
H-1B median by quarter
| Fiscal quarter | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q1 | 160 | $164k |
| FY2025 Q2 | 382 | $148k |
| FY2025 Q3 | 179 | $173k |
| FY2025 Q4 | 120 | $187k |
| FY2026 Q1 | 115 | $185k |
| FY2026 Q2 | 297 | $164k |
| FY2026 Q3 | 214 | $182k |
Posted median by week
| Week of | Ranges | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 14 | $264k |
Recent changes
| Date | Posting | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senior/Staff Design Engineer, iOS | Posted at $215k to $323k |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senior Gear Design Engineer | Posted at $160k to $250k |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sr White Space Design Engineer | Posted at $143k to $210k |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sr Due Diligence Design Engineer | Posted at $143k to $210k |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Design Engineer | Posted with no range |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senior Open Source Design Engineer | Posted with no range |
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