Ampere Computing
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 91 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Santa Clara, CA
At a glance
- Ampere Computing hires mid-level. 41% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Pays at a high floor. 66% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Ampere Computing's jobs and locations has a median of $160,293.
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Percentiles from Ampere Computing's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Ampere Computing hires for
Bar: share of Ampere Computing's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer | $162,489 | 62 |
| Software Engineer | $157,550 | 18 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Ampere Computing.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 3% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 41% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $147,000 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | $204,902 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Ampere Computing files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $174,149 | 64 |
| Portland, OR | $147,000 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $130,000 |
| 25th | $147,000 |
| 50th (median) | $163,555 |
| 75th | $192,015 |
| 90th | $219,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $135,000 | $115,000 | $152,500 | 31 |
| FY2021 | $140,000 | $120,000 | $157,000 | 53 |
| FY2022 | $162,500 | $141,000 | $180,000 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $169,000 | $142,250 | $200,125 | 60 |
| FY2024 | $164,036 | $147,200 | $185,300 | 50 |
| FY2025 | $165,534 | $143,093 | $193,025 | 52 |
| FY2026 | $163,031 | $147,000 | $184,236 | 39 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Ampere Computing
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification Engineer | $148,987 | $149k–$165.8k | 14 |
| Software Engineer | $137,712 | $121k–$154.8k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Ampere Computing
Ampere Computing's filings list its industry as Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3344). Its main U.S. filing address is in Santa Clara, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electronics Engineer, Software Engineer and Computer Hardware Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Portland, OR and Durham, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Ampere Computing sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Ampere Computing filed 91 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Ampere Computing pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Ampere Computing's H-1B filings is $163,555; half of filings fall between $147,000 and $192,015. Bonus and stock are not included.