NVIDIA salaries by job title (2026)
NVIDIA filed 2,364 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $186,472, and the middle half of offers fall between $167,636 and $216,000.
NVIDIA base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer Senior Systems Software | $184,000 | $173,239 – $207,095 | 415 |
| Software Engineer | $200,000 | $173,329 – $219,361 | 265 |
| Engineer Senior ASIC | $186,472 | $167,636 – $216,091 | 179 |
| Engineer Senior Verification | $169,666 | $167,636 – $198,672 | 81 |
| Architect Senior | $186,472 | $164,424 – $216,091 | 76 |
| Research Scientist | $168,000 | $164,403 – $192,000 | 71 |
| Engineer Systems Software | $143,089 | $142,318 – $143,383 | 58 |
| Hardware Engineer, Electronics | $168,000 | $156,853 – $198,672 | 57 |
| ASIC Engineer | $196,000 | $169,666 – $216,091 | 45 |
| Engineer Senior Mixed Signal Design | $191,452 | $178,640 – $216,091 | 34 |
| Engineer Senior Software | $183,083 | $160,526 – $213,512 | 33 |
| Architect | $160,852 | $156,853 – $194,976 | 32 |
| Senior Research Scientist | $201,094 | $192,000 – $214,178 | 32 |
| Program Manager | $191,600 | $159,526 – $206,904 | 30 |
| Engineer Senior Physical Design | $192,081 | $161,179 – $216,091 | 29 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $190,819 | 1,759 |
| Austin, TX | $168,000 | 133 |
| Redmond, WA | $184,000 | 80 |
| Seattle, WA | $184,000 | 56 |
| Westford, MA | $171,787 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $189,592 | 28 |
| Durham, NC | $184,000 | 27 |
| Hillsboro, OR | $196,000 | 21 |
| San Diego, CA | $184,974 | 18 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $150,098 | 7 |
Take-home pay
Most of NVIDIA's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $186,472 leaves about $123,321 a year, or $10,277 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Engineer Senior Systems Software ($184,000), it is about $121,771 a year. 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 | 14% |
| III: Experienced | 15% |
| IV: Fully competent | 66% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $184,000 | 980 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $186,472 | 764 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $224,000 | 128 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $169,695 | 121 |
| Sales Engineers | $168,958 | 77 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $237,141 | 37 |
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 NVIDIA?
The median base salary in NVIDIA's 2,364 certified H-1B filings is $186,472 a year, and the middle half fall between $167,636 and $216,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Engineer Senior Systems Software at NVIDIA make?
The median base salary for Engineer Senior Systems Software is $184,000 across 415 filings (middle 50%: $173,239 – $207,095).
Where does NVIDIA pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Hillsboro, OR has the highest median base salary at $196,000.
What is $186,472 after tax in California?
About $123,321 a year ($10,277 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.