Lam Research
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 450 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Fremont
- Founded 1980
- Nasdaq: LRCX
At a glance
- Most filed: Materials Engineer. 42% of its filings. After that come Mechanical Engineer and Software Engineer.
- Pays at a high floor. 84% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Lam Research's jobs and locations has a median of $137,093.
- 5th among the largest filers in its industry. Lam Research's median ($138,258) is below Advanced Micro Devices and Analog Devices and above Intel.
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Percentiles from Lam Research's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Lam Research hires for
Bar: share of Lam Research's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 85% of filings (32 occupations in total).
Show all 12 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineer | $138,258 | 190 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,279 | 40 |
| Software Engineer | $161,637 | 27 |
| Electrical Engineer | $134,056 | 24 |
| Engineering Director | $172,994 | 22 |
| Electronics Engineer | $98,696 | 21 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $173,638 | 17 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $132,683 | 16 |
| Systems Analyst | $168,397 | 14 |
| Industrial Engineer | $123,365 | 13 |
| IT Manager | $174,783 | 12 |
| Data Scientist | $141,326 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Lam Research.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 11% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 35% of filings
Expert · 26% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $105,269 | 47 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $116,355 | 123 |
| Senior · Level III | $138,258 | 154 |
| Expert · Level IV | $158,018 | 111 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Lam Research 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 Lam Research files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $145,475 | 293 |
| Portland, OR | $119,860 | 126 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $105,394 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $108,100 |
| 25th | $119,153 |
| 50th (median) | $138,258 |
| 75th | $158,018 |
| 90th | $174,637 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $108,950 | $101,190 | $123,885 | 175 |
| FY2021 | $121,000 | $106,246 | $135,949 | 230 |
| FY2022 | $122,283 | $107,744 | $136,802 | 201 |
| FY2023 | $129,522 | $112,466 | $140,920 | 165 |
| FY2024 | $136,739 | $118,830 | $147,368 | 238 |
| FY2025 | $137,093 | $120,838 | $158,018 | 239 |
| FY2026 | $138,258 | $116,355 | $154,128 | 211 |
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 Lam Research
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | $137,093 | $112.8k–$144.7k | 125 |
| Product Engineer | $138,258 | $137.1k–$157.3k | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $124,426 | $118.8k–$142.9k | 25 |
| Field Service Engineer | $94,515 | $89.3k–$121.7k | 19 |
| Field Process Engineer | $124,425 | $110.9k–$137.6k | 16 |
| Technical Program Manager | $132,288 | $119.9k–$151.7k | 15 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,948 | $124.7k–$134.6k | 12 |
| Program Project Manager | $132,683 | $110.4k–$138.2k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Lam Research
Lam Research's filings list its industry as Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3344). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fremont, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR and Phoenix, AZ. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
- Founded
- 1980
- Headquarters
- Fremont
- Website
- lamresearch.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: LRCX
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Lam Research sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Lam Research filed 450 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 Lam Research pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Lam Research's H-1B filings is $138,258; half of filings fall between $119,153 and $158,018. Bonus and stock are not included.