Cerebras Systems Software Engineer salary
Based on 26 H-1B filings by Cerebras Systems Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $139,250 |
| 25th | $159,483 |
| 50th (median) | $190,000 |
| 75th | $226,190 |
| 90th | $230,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $171,756 | $158,720 | $172,640 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $170,872 | $122,564 | $182,040 | 23 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2025 | $199,567 | $189,825 | $226,200 | 12 |
| FY2026 | $172,500 | $149,500 | $190,000 | 14 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 21). 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 | 4 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 9 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 7 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at Cerebras Systems?
In H-1B filings, Cerebras Systems Inc.'s median base salary for Software Engineer is $190,000; half of filings fall between $159,483 and $226,190. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cerebras Systems sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. Cerebras Systems Inc. filed 26 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 15-1252 (Software Developers), so this page covers every job title Cerebras Systems 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