GlobalFoundries Software Engineer salary

Based on 16 H-1B filings by GlobalFoundries U.S., Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE

Median salary$152,828
Middle 50%$137.8k–$163.6k
vs. all employers+10%comparison median $139,194
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $100,011 and $163,550.
PercentileSalary
10th$117,916
25th$137,789
50th (median)$152,828
75th$163,550
90th$163,550

By state

Texas
$153,452
New York
$118,062
Michigan
$138,486

Bar length: number of filings (Texas 12). Figure: average salary in that state.

By city

GlobalFoundries files many roles at exactly $163,550. 5 of 16 filings (31%).

Austin, TX$161,545 · 10 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry – 0
Level II · Qualified too few 1
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent $160,274 10

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a software engineer make at GlobalFoundries?

In H-1B filings, GlobalFoundries U.S., Inc.'s median base salary for Software Engineer is $152,828; half of filings fall between $137,789 and $163,550. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does GlobalFoundries sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?

Yes. GlobalFoundries U.S., Inc. filed 16 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 GlobalFoundries 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