H1B Salary Report
Ciena
Ciena’s median H1B salary is $157,962 for fiscal year 2026, based on 20 certified Labor Condition Applications with the U.S. Department of Labor, starting near $102,118 at entry level (Level I).
Median salary
$157,962
Range $121,802 – $175,000
Pay by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing a level from I (entry) to IV (senior). Here is how Ciena's H1B pay scales with seniority.
Top sponsored roles
Sponsorship signals
85%
pay above the legal prevailing wage
0%
are new sponsorships, not renewals
100%
are full-time positions
Top worksites
- Aubrey, TX2
- Melissa, TX2
- Plano, TX2
- Alpharetta, GA1
- Austin, TX1
- Bridgewater, MA1
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications filed by Ciena, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. The LCA wage is the floor an employer legally attests to pay; actual total compensation including equity and bonus is often higher.