Arm salaries by job title (2026)
Arm filed 249 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $156,853, and the middle half of offers fall between $125,632 and $163,550.
Arm base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer | $125,788 | $114,016 – $128,898 | 48 |
| Staff Engineer | $161,179 | $161,179 – $169,790 | 27 |
| Senior Engineer | $161,179 | $148,762 – $161,179 | 21 |
| Engineer | $114,754 | $114,234 – $130,187 | 17 |
| Principal Engineer | $162,198 | $161,179 – $178,568 | 12 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $163,550 | $131,082 – $174,304 | 9 |
| Design Engineer | $118,498 | $110,656 – $135,907 | 7 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $169,488 | $163,550 – $177,455 | 6 |
| Software Engineer | $139,152 | $139,152 – $139,152 | 5 |
| Staff Design Engineer | $164,528 | $161,179 – $164,528 | 5 |
| Staff Verification Engineer | $159,578 | $159,578 – $161,179 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $161,179 | 145 |
| San Jose, CA | $180,086 | 36 |
| Chandler, AZ | $122,554 | 24 |
| San Diego, CA | $128,898 | 24 |
| Seattle, WA | $212,202 | 7 |
| Durham, NC | $159,578 | 6 |
| Waltham, MA | $127,712 | 6 |
Take-home pay
Most of Arm's filings are for jobs in Texas. There, the median base of $156,853 leaves about $118,475 a year, or $9,873 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Graduate Engineer ($125,788), it is about $97,242 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 | 4% |
| II: Qualified | 37% |
| III: Experienced | 15% |
| IV: Fully competent | 43% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $156,853 | 141 |
| Software Developers | $163,550 | 60 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $145,132 | 14 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $220,542 | 6 |
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 Arm?
The median base salary in Arm's 249 certified H-1B filings is $156,853 a year, and the middle half fall between $125,632 and $163,550. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Graduate Engineer at Arm make?
The median base salary for Graduate Engineer is $125,788 across 48 filings (middle 50%: $114,016 – $128,898).
Where does Arm pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Seattle, WA has the highest median base salary at $212,202.
What is $156,853 after tax in Texas?
About $118,475 a year ($9,873 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes.