Seagate
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 74 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Fremont, CA
At a glance
- Seagate hires mid-level. 55% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 22% of its filings. After that come Electrical Engineer and Data Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 85% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $130,842, median prevailing wage $118,464.
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Percentiles from Seagate's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Seagate hires for
Bar: share of Seagate's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 89% of filings (18 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $147,638 | 16 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,830 | 15 |
| Data Scientist | $130,499 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Seagate.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 55% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 23% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $118,414 | 29 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,929 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $157,955 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Seagate files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $120,193 | 36 |
| Boulder, CO | $153,941 | 17 |
| San Francisco, CA | $150,332 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,617 |
| 25th | $116,903 |
| 50th (median) | $130,842 |
| 75th | $150,093 |
| 90th | $162,032 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $111,041 | $100,064 | $139,214 | 74 |
| FY2021 | $106,402 | $100,568 | $118,326 | 66 |
| FY2022 | $112,497 | $104,604 | $131,154 | 74 |
| FY2023 | $118,560 | $110,072 | $133,537 | 51 |
| FY2024 | $118,945 | $111,660 | $146,339 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $124,301 | $115,003 | $140,962 | 29 |
| FY2026 | $132,787 | $118,622 | $150,571 | 45 |
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 Seagate
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | $118,682 | $115.2k–$130.6k | 26 |
| Staff Engineer | $131,508 | $128.5k–$138k | 18 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Seagate
Seagate's filings list its industry as Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3341). 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 Software Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Minneapolis, MN, Boulder, CO and San Francisco, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Seagate sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Seagate filed 74 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 Seagate pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Seagate's H-1B filings is $130,842; half of filings fall between $116,903 and $150,093. Bonus and stock are not included.