MediaTek
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 149 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: San Jose, CA
At a glance
- Most filed: Electronics Engineer. 51% of its filings. After that come Electrical Engineer and Software Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 87% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $158,581, median prevailing wage $156,853.
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Percentiles from MediaTek's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What MediaTek hires for
Bar: share of MediaTek's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 98% of filings (13 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer | $153,485 | 76 |
| Electrical Engineer | $157,000 | 26 |
| Software Engineer | $163,500 | 24 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at MediaTek.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 5% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 27% of filings
Expert · 39% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $120,331 | 38 |
| Senior · Level III | $153,232 | 36 |
| Expert · Level IV | $180,000 | 51 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where MediaTek files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $185,000 | 59 |
| Austin, TX | $136,000 | 33 |
| San Diego, CA | $158,000 | 33 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $111,000 |
| 25th | $131,000 |
| 50th (median) | $158,581 |
| 75th | $187,000 |
| 90th | $217,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $93,500 | $134,500 | 27 |
| FY2021 | $135,000 | $121,000 | $155,500 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $127,000 | $111,000 | $154,000 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $144,500 | $125,000 | $164,000 | 66 |
| FY2024 | $138,500 | $122,000 | $159,750 | 38 |
| FY2025 | $152,000 | $125,000 | $180,000 | 57 |
| FY2026 | $162,179 | $136,000 | $187,000 | 92 |
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 MediaTek
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | $129,898 | $111.7k–$160.9k | 49 |
| Staff Engineer | $152,000 | $136k–$159k | 41 |
| Senior Staff Engineer | $185,000 | $176k–$200k | 27 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About MediaTek
MediaTek's filings list its industry as Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5413). Its main U.S. filing address is in San Jose, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX and San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does MediaTek sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. MediaTek filed 149 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 MediaTek pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on MediaTek's H-1B filings is $158,581; half of filings fall between $131,000 and $187,000. Bonus and stock are not included.