Applied Materials salaries by job title (2026)
Applied Materials filed 473 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $153,483, and the middle half of offers fall between $130,000 and $178,797.
Applied Materials base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | $153,483 | $134,384 – $178,724 | 91 |
| Process Support Engineer | $113,000 | $106,321 – $133,432 | 29 |
| Technical Project/Program Management Engineer | $145,642 | $133,306 – $173,174 | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $154,866 | $149,582 – $163,620 | 23 |
| Systems Engineer | $162,266 | $153,616 – $179,486 | 20 |
| Software Engineer | $187,091 | $169,026 – $213,812 | 18 |
| Customer Engineer | $120,309 | $116,355 – $124,958 | 14 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $143,903 | $115,705 – $147,700 | 13 |
| Materials Project Management Analyst | $113,643 | $96,077 – $135,576 | 12 |
| Product Marketing Analyst | $170,710 | $143,514 – $186,867 | 12 |
| Physicist/Scientist | $183,920 | $177,685 – $188,494 | 11 |
| Electrical Engineer | $161,180 | $151,826 – $163,432 | 8 |
| Global Product Support (GPS) Engineer | $145,205 | $130,943 – $155,542 | 8 |
| Product Line Management Engineer | $165,438 | $148,014 – $182,392 | 8 |
| Account Technologist | $155,251 | $155,251 – $159,162 | 7 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $163,465 | 283 |
| Austin, TX | $125,900 | 68 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $114,950 | 22 |
| Hillsboro, OR | $133,432 | 19 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $159,173 | 17 |
| Gloucester, MA | $127,125 | 14 |
| Albany, NY | $132,546 | 8 |
| Chandler, AZ | $116,223 | 7 |
| Tempe, AZ | $145,642 | 7 |
Take-home pay
Most of Applied Materials's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $153,483 leaves about $104,147 a year, or $8,679 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. Use the California 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 | 4% |
| II: Qualified | 22% |
| III: Experienced | 38% |
| IV: Fully competent | 36% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineers | $153,718 | 74 |
| Industrial Engineers | $143,964 | 63 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $154,061 | 53 |
| Software Developers | $187,091 | 26 |
| Chemical Engineers | $151,070 | 25 |
| Electrical Engineers | $136,960 | 24 |
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 Applied Materials?
The median base salary in Applied Materials's 473 certified H-1B filings is $153,483 a year, and the middle half fall between $130,000 and $178,797. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Process Engineer at Applied Materials make?
The median base salary for Process Engineer is $153,483 across 91 filings (middle 50%: $134,384 – $178,724).
Where does Applied Materials pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Santa Clara, CA has the highest median base salary at $163,465.
What is $153,483 after tax in California?
About $104,147 a year ($8,679 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.