Applied Materials
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 900 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Santa Clara
- Founded 1967
- Nasdaq: AMAT
At a glance
- Most filed: Industrial Engineer. 20% of its filings. After that come Materials Engineer and Mechanical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 63% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $151,079, median prevailing wage $144,549.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. Applied Materials's median ($151,079) is below Marvell Semiconductor and above Advanced Micro Devices.
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What Applied Materials hires for
Bar: share of Applied Materials's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 73% of filings (41 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $135,156 | 178 |
| Materials Engineer | $149,629 | 108 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $154,061 | 95 |
| Software Engineer | $185,453 | 49 |
| Engineering Director | $197,784 | 48 |
| Chemical Engineer | $151,070 | 39 |
| Data Scientist | $147,700 | 37 |
| Electrical Engineer | $141,405 | 34 |
| Validation Engineer | $160,318 | 33 |
| Logistician | $118,350 | 32 |
| Systems Analyst | $151,074 | 30 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $168,519 | 26 |
| Market Research Analyst | $147,725 | 23 |
| Project Manager | $134,000 | 21 |
| Electronics Engineer | $168,643 | 17 |
| IT Manager | $215,169 | 16 |
| Financial Analyst | $155,146 | 13 |
| Physicist | $183,622 | 13 |
| Production Manager | $199,125 | 12 |
| Materials Scientist | $154,731 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Applied Materials.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 5% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 38% of filings
Expert · 35% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $175,779 | 33 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $120,981 | 133 |
| Senior · Level III | $145,205 | 237 |
| Expert · Level IV | $178,651 | 213 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Applied Materials vs. industry peers
Applied Materials$151,079
Advanced Micro Devices$149,240
Analog Devices$138,724
Lam Research$138,258
Intel$130,291
Micron$127,337
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 3344).
Where Applied Materials files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 6 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $163,465 | 567 |
| Austin, TX | $122,856 | 152 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $116,487 | 52 |
| Boston, MA | $128,250 | 41 |
| Portland, OR | $133,432 | 27 |
| Albany, NY | $128,250 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,866 |
| 25th | $129,064 |
| 50th (median) | $151,079 |
| 75th | $178,651 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $124,925 | $109,344 | $137,363 | 349 |
| FY2021 | $128,542 | $110,000 | $145,000 | 449 |
| FY2022 | $135,000 | $118,000 | $153,700 | 425 |
| FY2023 | $139,063 | $118,000 | $160,000 | 357 |
| FY2024 | $145,550 | $124,474 | $164,299 | 464 |
| FY2025 | $149,891 | $128,250 | $177,000 | 427 |
| FY2026 | $153,483 | $130,000 | $178,797 | 473 |
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 Applied Materials
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | $153,483 | $132.9k–$170k | 137 |
| Technical Project Program Management Engineer | $145,642 | $121k–$173.8k | 49 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $154,464 | $141.3k–$161.8k | 42 |
| Process Support Engineer | $107,910 | $102.6k–$133.4k | 41 |
| Software Engineer | $187,091 | $163.6k–$216.3k | 37 |
| Systems Engineer | $164,213 | $157.5k–$178.3k | 27 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $147,621 | $118.3k–$155.3k | 22 |
| IT Application Solution Management Analyst | $150,000 | $143.3k–$161.5k | 21 |
| Customer Engineer | $119,102 | $115.8k–$125k | 20 |
| Global Product Support Gps Engineer | $145,023 | $131.8k–$147.8k | 18 |
| Product Marketing Analyst | $151,461 | $125.5k–$186.2k | 18 |
| IT Solutions Management Analyst | $155,201 | $144k–$165.4k | 17 |
| Materials Project Management Analyst | $120,000 | $96.1k–$147.8k | 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $101,617 | $95k–$118.2k | 16 |
| Physicist Scientist | $183,622 | $178.8k–$184.7k | 16 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Line Management Analyst | $130,235 | $123.8k–$157.8k | 16 |
| Product Line Management Engineer | $153,051 | $133.1k–$172.7k | 16 |
| Application Engineer | $136,261 | $130k–$148.6k | 15 |
| Electrical Engineer | $154,101 | $143k–$161.7k | 15 |
| Financial Analyst | $152,152 | $130.8k–$160k | 15 |
| Product Quality Reliability Engineer | $136,177 | $117.8k–$140.5k | 13 |
| Technical Product Support Tps Engineer | $109,704 | $104.4k–$140.4k | 12 |
| Account Technologist | $155,251 | $147.8k–$157.2k | 11 |
| Algorithm Developer | $196,294 | $195.1k–$198.3k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials'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 Industrial Engineer, Materials Engineer and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX and Phoenix, AZ. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
- Founded
- 1967
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara
- Website
- appliedmaterials.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: AMAT
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Applied Materials filed 900 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 Applied Materials pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Applied Materials's H-1B filings is $151,079; half of filings fall between $129,064 and $178,651. Bonus and stock are not included.