Microchip Technology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 217 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Chandler
- Founded 1989
- 19,500 employees (2021)
- Nasdaq: MCHP
At a glance
- Microchip Technology hires entry-level. 58% of its filings are Level I, 3.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Electronics Engineer. 44% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and Industrial Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 63% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Microchip Technology's jobs and locations has a median of $94,557.
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Percentiles from Microchip Technology's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Microchip Technology hires for
Bar: share of Microchip Technology's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 94% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer | $102,960 | 96 |
| Software Engineer | $111,072 | 46 |
| Industrial Engineer | $89,814 | 33 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Microchip Technology.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 58% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 8% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $88,192 | 108 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,976 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $123,688 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | $152,048 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Microchip Technology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $89,731 | 113 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,234 | 45 |
| Sacramento, CA | $129,155 | 12 |
| Austin, TX | $106,424 | 11 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $89,814 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,124 |
| 25th | $87,651 |
| 50th (median) | $101,358 |
| 75th | $120,382 |
| 90th | $141,861 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,035 | $65,894 | $105,602 | 121 |
| FY2021 | $83,637 | $66,789 | $106,376 | 108 |
| FY2022 | $96,408 | $78,936 | $112,000 | 109 |
| FY2023 | $100,485 | $84,795 | $125,158 | 116 |
| FY2024 | $88,608 | $81,744 | $105,000 | 109 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $80,000 | $112,970 | 117 |
| FY2026 | $102,960 | $89,731 | $127,234 | 100 |
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.
About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology's filings list its industry as Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3344). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chandler, AZ 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, Software Engineer and Industrial Engineer and the main metro areas are Phoenix, AZ, San Jose, CA and Sacramento, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- Chandler
- Employees
- 19,500 (2021)
- Website
- microchip.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: MCHP
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Microchip Technology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Microchip Technology filed 217 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 Microchip Technology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Microchip Technology's H-1B filings is $101,358; half of filings fall between $87,651 and $120,382. Bonus and stock are not included.