AMD salaries by job title (2026)
AMD filed 488 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $148,620, and the middle half of offers fall between $127,143 and $171,481.
AMD base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Silicon Design Engineer | $140,000 | $110,656 – $151,360 | 85 |
| MTS Silicon Design Engineer | $152,464 | $135,907 – $171,481 | 72 |
| SMTS Silicon Design Engineer | $173,908 | $161,179 – $205,514 | 42 |
| MTS Software Development Eng. | $170,280 | $146,618 – $180,711 | 23 |
| Sr. Product Development Engineer | $110,656 | $110,656 – $120,052 | 20 |
| Sr. Software Development Engineer | $139,152 | $119,120 – $149,240 | 17 |
| SMTS Software Development Eng. | $204,664 | $163,550 – $219,884 | 14 |
| PMTS Silicon Design Engineer | $171,787 | $161,179 – $216,091 | 13 |
| Silicon Design Engineer | $122,400 | $118,450 – $127,234 | 13 |
| PMTS Software Development Eng. | $261,257 | $249,037 – $300,000 | 12 |
| MTS Systems Design Eng. | $139,152 | $135,907 – $160,000 | 11 |
| Product Development Engineer | $109,996 | $87,870 – $110,656 | 11 |
| SMTS Systems Design Eng. | $161,179 | $156,614 – $162,364 | 11 |
| MTS Product Development Eng. | $135,907 | $132,579 – $135,907 | 9 |
| Sr. Systems Design Engineer | $124,096 | $114,754 – $135,641 | 9 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $135,907 | 265 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $174,015 | 110 |
| Boxborough, MA | $149,240 | 25 |
| Orlando, FL | $131,165 | 14 |
| Bellevue, WA | $180,711 | 12 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $132,579 | 10 |
| San Jose, CA | $190,991 | 10 |
| Folsom, CA | $152,048 | 9 |
| San Diego, CA | $152,506 | 9 |
Take-home pay
Most of AMD's filings are for jobs in Texas. There, the median base of $148,620 leaves about $112,848 a year, or $9,404 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Sr. Silicon Design Engineer ($140,000), it is about $106,956 a year. Use the Texas paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 9% |
| II: Qualified | 31% |
| III: Experienced | 29% |
| IV: Fully competent | 31% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $148,054 | 314 |
| Software Developers | $163,550 | 119 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $144,330 | 7 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $100,339 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $217,568 | 5 |
| Data Scientists | $124,530 | 5 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at AMD?
The median base salary in AMD's 488 certified H-1B filings is $148,620 a year, and the middle half fall between $127,143 and $171,481. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Sr. Silicon Design Engineer at AMD make?
The median base salary for Sr. Silicon Design Engineer is $140,000 across 85 filings (middle 50%: $110,656 – $151,360).
Where does AMD pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary at $190,991.
What is $148,620 after tax in Texas?
About $112,848 a year ($9,404 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes.