GlobalFoundries
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 177 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Malta, NY
At a glance
- Most filed: Industrial Engineer. 18% of its filings. After that come Materials Engineer and Electrical Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 88% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at GlobalFoundries's jobs and locations has a median of $109,335.
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Percentiles from GlobalFoundries's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What GlobalFoundries hires for
Bar: share of GlobalFoundries's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 76% of filings (30 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $92,926 | 32 |
| Materials Engineer | $109,341 | 21 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,072 | 19 |
| Software Engineer | $152,828 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at GlobalFoundries.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 38% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,939 | 27 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $97,198 | 40 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,603 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,598 | 54 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where GlobalFoundries files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $106,246 | 105 |
| Austin, TX | $114,130 | 34 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,016 |
| 25th | $93,974 |
| 50th (median) | $110,219 |
| 75th | $134,638 |
| 90th | $154,086 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,221 | $70,179 | $106,259 | 170 |
| FY2021 | $79,300 | $62,275 | $99,871 | 88 |
| FY2022 | $89,482 | $72,571 | $104,420 | 98 |
| FY2023 | $102,191 | $86,861 | $123,448 | 76 |
| FY2024 | $102,011 | $88,109 | $121,233 | 71 |
| FY2025 | $105,254 | $92,810 | $131,227 | 97 |
| FY2026 | $112,357 | $97,198 | $134,727 | 80 |
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 GlobalFoundries
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer Integration Engineering | $97,198 | $92.8k–$102.2k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries's filings list its industry as Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3344). Its main U.S. filing address is in Malta, NY 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 Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Albany, NY, Austin, TX and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does GlobalFoundries sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. GlobalFoundries filed 177 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 GlobalFoundries pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on GlobalFoundries's H-1B filings is $110,219; half of filings fall between $93,974 and $134,638. Bonus and stock are not included.