Intel salaries by job title (2026)
Intel filed 1,730 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $133,432, and the middle half of offers fall between $121,680 and $160,202.
Intel base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component Design Engineer | $135,907 | $121,680 – $156,640 | 412 |
| Process Engineer | $127,400 | $95,701 – $133,432 | 397 |
| Software Engineer | $144,015 | $127,878 – $161,740 | 312 |
| Graphics Hardware Engineer | $135,549 | $121,050 – $170,242 | 62 |
| Data Scientist | $129,890 | $129,890 – $130,380 | 50 |
| Analog Engineer | $138,715 | $121,680 – $153,540 | 45 |
| Packaging Engineer | $133,432 | $116,610 – $145,810 | 45 |
| Engineering Manager | $202,299 | $182,270 – $218,837 | 43 |
| Graphics Software Engineer | $149,115 | $126,420 – $161,740 | 30 |
| Product Engineer | $135,907 | $121,870 – $147,127 | 30 |
| Research Scientist | $162,370 | $135,150 – $194,000 | 30 |
| System Validation Engineer | $139,786 | $121,680 – $154,315 | 28 |
| Quality Reliability Engineer | $132,170 | $123,037 – $134,970 | 16 |
| Firmware Engineer | $127,878 | $127,514 – $142,934 | 12 |
| Program Manager Technical | $157,340 | $135,325 – $184,362 | 12 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR | $133,432 | 688 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $166,504 | 278 |
| Chandler, AZ | $124,090 | 241 |
| Folsom, CA | $149,115 | 195 |
| Austin, TX | $135,907 | 142 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | $95,701 | 58 |
| Boxborough, MA | $146,932 | 22 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $109,658 | 15 |
| Bellevue, WA | $149,240 | 9 |
| Aloha, OR | $113,371 | 7 |
Take-home pay
Most of Intel's filings are for jobs in Oregon. There, the median base of $133,432 leaves about $90,869 a year, or $7,572 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Component Design Engineer ($135,907), it is about $92,191 a year. Use the Oregon 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 | 1% |
| II: Qualified | 36% |
| III: Experienced | 52% |
| IV: Fully competent | 11% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $135,907 | 581 |
| Materials Engineers | $127,400 | 415 |
| Software Developers | $144,015 | 370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,580 | 153 |
| Statisticians | $129,890 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineers | $113,852 | 44 |
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 Intel?
The median base salary in Intel's 1,730 certified H-1B filings is $133,432 a year, and the middle half fall between $121,680 and $160,202. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Component Design Engineer at Intel make?
The median base salary for Component Design Engineer is $135,907 across 412 filings (middle 50%: $121,680 – $156,640).
Where does Intel pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Santa Clara, CA has the highest median base salary at $166,504.
What is $133,432 after tax in Oregon?
About $90,869 a year ($7,572 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon taxes.