H1B Salary/Western Digital

H1B Salary Report

Western Digital

Western Digital’s median H1B salary is $146,757 for fiscal year 2026, based on 94 certified Labor Condition Applications with the U.S. Department of Labor, starting near $106,246 at entry level (Level I).

Median salary

$146,757

Range $115,016$158,995

Pay by wage level

The DOL assigns each filing a level from I (entry) to IV (senior). Here is how Western Digital's H1B pay scales with seniority.

I
$106,24622 filings
II
$133,471+26%18 filings
III
$158,995+50%9 filings
IV
$182,989+72%14 filings

Top sponsored roles

Software Developers$137,669
21 filings
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121,500
13 filings
Mechanical Engineers$154,649
9 filings
Materials Engineers$144,200
8 filings
Industrial Engineers$110,900
6 filings
Manufacturing Engineers$145,205
6 filings
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$99,861
6 filings
Materials Scientists$153,600
4 filings

Sponsorship signals

51%

pay above the legal prevailing wage

0%

are new sponsorships, not renewals

99%

are full-time positions

Top worksites

  • San Jose, CA37
  • Fremont, CA14
  • Irvine, CA10
  • Roseville, CA6
  • Colorado Springs, CO4
  • Santa Clara, CA3

Applying to Western Digital?

Western Digital’s offers span $106,246 at entry (Level I) to $182,989 at the top level — the level you land on depends on how your resume signals experience against the role. Paste the job description and get an ATS-ready resume in 20 seconds.

Methodology

Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications filed by Western Digital, 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.

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