Apple Validation Engineer salary
Based on 125 H-1B filings by Apple, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $139,500 |
| 25th | $147,400 |
| 50th (median) | $158,621 |
| 75th | $179,858 |
| 90th | $187,762 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2021 | $162,628 | $145,630 | $171,500 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $164,838 | $152,000 | $175,000 | 33 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $137,093 | $170,027 | 36 |
| FY2024 | $170,539 | $145,288 | $172,990 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $158,621 | $153,254 | $179,858 | 58 |
| FY2026 | $158,621 | $147,400 | $165,111 | 67 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 122). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | $147,400 | 22 |
| Level III · Experienced | $153,254 | 52 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $187,762 | 40 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Apple?
In H-1B filings, Apple's median base salary for Validation Engineer is $158,621; half of filings fall between $147,400 and $179,858. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Apple filed 125 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2199 (Validation Engineers), so this page covers every job title Apple filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology