NVIDIA salaries in Seattle, WA
Based on 321 certified H-1B filings by NVIDIA Corporation in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$190,486
Middle 50%$165.6k–$212.2k
vs. all employers here+19%comparison median $160,514
Filings321FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $141,814 |
| 25th | $165,641 |
| 50th (median) | $190,486 |
| 75th | $212,202 |
| 90th | $224,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $144,123 | $124,280 | $157,726 | 25 |
| FY2021 | $155,376 | $152,278 | $183,100 | 23 |
| FY2022 | $162,510 | $140,920 | $167,000 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $175,000 | $155,408 | $190,000 | 67 |
| FY2024 | $182,312 | $164,000 | $198,141 | 83 |
| FY2025 | $190,486 | $163,862 | $211,630 | 171 |
| FY2026 | $184,000 | $168,000 | $212,202 | 150 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $190,486 | 204 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $211,058 | 39 |
| Electronics Engineer | $164,982 | 36 |
| Engineering Director | $224,000 | 13 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $184,000 | 13 |
| IT Manager | too few | 6 |
| Sales Engineer | too few | 5 |
| Network Administrator | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Seattle, WA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $110,635 | 20 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $149,240 | 40 |
| Senior · Level III | $180,710 | 62 |
| Expert · Level IV | $212,202 | 179 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.