TSMC Technology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 96 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Main U.S. filing address: San Jose, CA
At a glance
- Pays at a high floor. 81% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at TSMC Technology's jobs and locations has a median of $135,907.
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Percentiles from TSMC Technology's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What TSMC Technology hires for
Bar: share of TSMC Technology's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer | $128,066 | 78 |
| Data Scientist | $123,531 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at TSMC Technology.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 26% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 22% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $124,197 | 19 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $151,091 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | $178,006 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $161,179 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where TSMC Technology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $127,234 | 75 |
| Austin, TX | $154,565 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $117,792 |
| 25th | $124,197 |
| 50th (median) | $135,907 |
| 75th | $156,853 |
| 90th | $178,006 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $111,634 | $106,704 | $128,352 | 34 |
| FY2021 | $117,063 | $92,934 | $140,967 | 30 |
| FY2022 | $129,147 | $120,838 | $153,275 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $136,282 | $126,464 | $150,509 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $151,216 | $124,197 | $153,504 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $144,664 | $124,197 | $154,565 | 47 |
| FY2026 | $127,234 | $127,234 | $161,179 | 49 |
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 TSMC Technology
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Engineer | $124,197 | $124.2k–$127.2k | 42 |
| Principal Engineer | $161,179 | $151.1k–$178k | 24 |
| Senior Engineer | $151,091 | $151.1k–$156.9k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About TSMC Technology
TSMC Technology's filings list its industry as Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5419). 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, Data Scientist and Physicist 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 II (mid-level).
Questions
Does TSMC Technology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. TSMC Technology filed 96 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 TSMC Technology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on TSMC Technology's H-1B filings is $135,907; half of filings fall between $124,197 and $156,853. Bonus and stock are not included.