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Apple Inc.

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One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014
+1 (408) 974-2562
Counsel: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, Llp.
⏱️ MEDIAN PROCESSING: 8 DAYS
Company Hiring Trend:+13.9%vs Q1 2025
H1BIndex Grade i
C
FY 2026
2023 A+
2024 A+
2025 A+
Certified Volume i
1,638
Approved in FY 2026
Median Base Salary i
$175,053
Typical yearly pay
Absolute Pay Ceiling i
$525,000
Highest salary offered
Processing Time i
8 Days
Average wait time
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Automated Risk Assessment

An algorithmic review of Apple Inc.'s legal standing and compliance history.

Average Employer Score

Looking at 1,638 official applications, this business earned a "C" rating. The company meets the basic standards for labor laws and gets an average number of their visa requests certified.

Visa Approval Rate

The company has a 71.7% approval rate. Out of 1,638 total filings, the government approved 1,175 and denied 1. The last 462 records were withdrawn by the employer or closed differently.

Standard Staff Profile

Official Department of Labor records confirm that the employer operates safely as a non-dependent employer, successfully managing 1,637 full-time work requests.

Green Card Opportunities

Data confirms this employer does sponsor permanent residency, displaying 16 active filings and a 1.0% conversion rate.

Layoff Radar & Risk Indicators

Clean Layoff Record
Clean Layoff Record: Apple Inc. maintains a clear record across all 16 of its permanent residency applications, with exactly 0 cases involving the displacement or termination of existing U.S. employees.

Corporate Meta

Operational and hiring structure.

Core Market: The primary commercial work done by this business belongs to the Manufacturing industry.

Daily Work Location: Internal jobs make up 100% of the roles here, so this business does not send its international workers to external businesses.

Time Commitment: Full-time work is the main hiring model here, covering 99.9% of the sponsored workforce.

Degree Requirements: For all 16 permanent residency applications, this employer accepted professional career experience instead of a strict college degree.

10-Year Median Salary Trajectory

Tracking the 10-year salary growth for Apple Inc. foreign workers, peaking at $525,000.

Primary Job Classifications

Top roles filed by this employer.
Job Role & Median Pay Total Approvals

Acquisition & Retention

How they hire and retain talent.

Talent Pipeline

Fresh Hires (78.3%)Transfers (21.7%)

Green Card (PERM) Conversion i

1.00% of active filings transition to residency.

O*NET Wage Distribution

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Geographic Deployment & Worksites

The top locations where Apple Inc. places its workers.
Worksite LocationLCA VolumeTop Tier Wage (Level IV) i
Cupertino, CA73921.2%
Sunnyvale, CA35117.1%
Austin, TX17448.9%
San Diego, CA9735.1%
Seattle, WA8640.7%
Santa Clara, CA7911.4%
Culver City, CA2050.0%
New York, NY1866.7%
Los Angeles, CA944.4%
Boulder, CO837.5%
Cambridge, MA757.1%
West Lake Hills, TX616.7%
Beaverton, OR560.0%
Cary, NC580.0%
San Francisco, CA560.0%
Elk Grove, CA5100.0%
San Jose, CA520.0%
Irvine, CA333.3%
Sayreville, NJ2100.0%
Orlando, FL250.0%
Pittsburgh, PA250.0%
Fremont, CA20.0%
Garland, TX1100.0%
Denver, CO1100.0%
Bldg 4, TX10.0%

Visa Application Types (LCA Dataset)

Current quarterly breakdown of new hires, extensions, and company transfers.

Historical Retention Rate

Year-over-year percentage of successful visa renewals and extensions.

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Complete Salary Matrix by Job Title

A detailed breakdown of all job titles, showing the minimum, median, and maximum pay for Apple Inc..
Job TitleLCA CountMaximum SalaryMedian SalaryMinimum Salary
Software Development Engineering185$342,800$184,639$133,432
Software Engineering Applications154$386,300$190,296$108,826
Software Engineering Systems150$342,800$175,053$129,805
Machine Learning99$393,800$181,100$142,649
Design Verification54$318,400$160,553$107,910
Software Development Engineer - Firmware41$318,400$184,459$125,495
Fe Engineering41$318,400$162,500$131,352
Tools And Automation Engineer39$305,600$163,300$122,800
Software Development Engineer - Test35$318,400$163,550$129,805
Engineering Project/Program34$305,600$163,831$120,000
Physical Design Engineer32$318,400$160,553$131,352
Hardware Systems Engineering31$312,200$174,304$132,662
System Product Design Engineer25$318,400$171,600$103,165
Software Development Engineering Manager20$393,800$213,848$171,400
Silicon Validation Engineering18$318,400$161,526$125,495
Software Engineering Applications Manager17$342,800$248,643$178,300
Wireless Systems Engineering17$312,200$198,882$143,187
Module Design Engineer16$318,400$169,394$131,352
Ar/Vr Software Development15$312,200$169,262$129,805
Wireless Systems Validation Engineer14$318,400$198,430$126,672
Data Scientist14$305,600$172,100$105,550
Software Engineering Systems Manager13$393,800$228,100$188,200
Strategic Sourcing Manager13$345,800$157,200$122,300
Ar/Vr Sw Development13$318,400$157,123$152,599
Machine Learning Research12$318,400$171,995$114,100
Design For Test Engineer12$305,600$164,470$135,907
Vlsi Cad Engineering12$318,400$183,879$128,690
Non-Component Epm10$305,600$172,035$163,300
Cpu Implementation Engineering10$318,400$160,553$152,963
Rf/Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering10$318,400$186,285$151,433
Software Development Engineer - Security9$318,400$212,202$163,550
Manufacturing Quality9$236,700$157,237$142,293
Component Epm9$313,500$200,428$167,024
Digital Circuit Design Engineer8$258,600$167,485$101,982
Machine Learning Engineer8$272,100$168,924$152,963
Software Integrity Engineer8$291,400$170,118$139,152
Production Services Engineer7$305,600$172,100$122,800
Module Systems Engineer7$272,100$167,188$139,500
Product Design Engineering7$305,600$178,797$148,700
Hardware Development7$248,700$160,553$136,989
Human Interface Designer7$468,500$166,600$135,400
Systems Design Engineering7$293,800$166,249$146,735
Reliability Engineering7$272,100$135,400$132,100
Power Engineering6$318,400$159,178$140,920
Product Design Epm6$365,400$200,428$167,017
Manufacturing Design6$236,700$170,618$138,210
Layout/Mask Design6$258,000$160,553$135,907
Ic Packaging Engineering6$272,100$166,266$151,433
Strategic Business Development6$525,000$186,315$151,694
Data Engineer6$244,100$148,554$130,395
Computer Vision Engineer5$378,700$174,462$170,068
Machine Learning Manager5$342,800$216,590$185,037
Business Systems Analysis5$255,400$169,541$124,530
Professional Services Consultant5$263,900$141,939$111,717
Operations Eng Project Manager5$281,900$145,205$145,205
Module Test Instrumentation & Automation Engineer5$272,100$185,224$160,553
Software Development Engineer - Server5$272,100$184,974$152,963
Software Development Engineer - Data5$318,400$219,536$181,100
Software Development Engineer - Ui5$272,100$174,462$146,182
Ar/Vr Module Development Engineer4$272,100$185,869$162,000
Localization Engineer4$244,100$136,922$112,900
Project/Program Manager4$207,300$158,632$144,914
Ml - Data Scientist4$318,400$177,913$170,068
Product Quality4$281,900$170,248$141,300
Research Science4$455,200$150,861$129,600
Silicon Prototype Engineering4$272,100$155,180$147,400
Finance4$166,100$120,557$91,083
Config/Release Engineer4$258,600$169,044$134,800
Sipi Engineering4$214,500$151,433$151,433
Rfhw Systems Engineer4$272,100$183,424$140,805
System Epm4$305,600$163,350$147,308
Technical Program Management4$236,700$170,248$143,768
Supply Chain Program Manager3$236,700$142,293$128,400
Ww Pp Supply Demand Planning3$244,100$146,300$146,300
Supply Demand Planning3$237,200$144,914$125,400

Historical Compensation Averages

Year-over-year salary data comparing historical averages.
Fiscal YearMaximumMedianAverageMinimum
2026$327,900$175,053$179,261$81,500
2025$376,719$174,462$175,477$91
2024$350,000$169,100$170,248$77,896
2023$362,000$172,536$173,697$92
2022$1,227,750$170,732$173,690$76
2021$380,000$163,324$164,531$40
2020$1,700,000$155,130$159,255$55,474
2019$330,000$141,898$143,082$57,512
2018$240,843$133,016$135,200$79
2017$590,000$130,000$132,907$99
2016$390,000$127,200$127,986$38,459

Live LCA Filing Ledger (FY 2026)

Raw, unedited federal disclosures showing individual labor applications filed.
Decision DateJob TitleLocationBase PayWage LevelStatus
Dec 31, 2025Software Engineer ApplicationsAustin, TX$132,267Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025System Product Design EngineerAustin, TX$157,800Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Materials EngineeringBoulder, CO$164,736Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025System Product Design EngBoulder, CO$128,300Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025PayrollAustin, TX$89,800Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Hardware Systems EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$213,595Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Data ScientistSan Diego, CA$130,395Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Hardware Associate EngineeringSan Diego, CA$129,600Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Design VerificationOrlando, FL$107,910Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Planning ManagerCulver City, CA$176,700Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Software Engineering ApplicationsSeattle, WA$135,400Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Project Client ServicesAustin, TX$100,443Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Human Interface DesignerCupertino, CA$294,299Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Instrumentation Calibration Dev I&SCupertino, CA$207,800Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Sipi EngineeringSanta Clara, CA$167,364N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Software Engineering ApplicationsElk Grove, CA$171,018Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Production Services EngineerAustin, TX$122,800Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Wireless Systems EngineeringCupertino, CA$213,595Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Evangelist TechnologyCulver City, CA$183,900Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Human Interface DesignerCulver City, CA$166,600Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Wireless Systems EngineeringSan Diego, CA$143,187Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Data ScientistSeattle, WA$105,550Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Software Engineering ApplicationsSeattle, WA$166,600Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Research ScienceCupertino, CA$284,900Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025MerchandiserCulver City, CA$83,700Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Software Engineering SystemsCupertino, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025FinanceAustin, TX$91,083Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Rf/Wireless EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$167,512N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Software Development EngineeringAustin, TX$187,000Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Marcom Art DirectorSunnyvale, CA$193,461Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Machine LearningCupertino, CA$226,158Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Strategic Business DevelopmentCulver City, CA$151,694Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Machine LearningCupertino, CA$226,158Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Manufacturing QualityCupertino, CA$142,293Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025Software Development EngineeringSeattle, WA$190,486Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Design VerificationAustin, TX$108,160Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Machine LearningCupertino, CA$178,006Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Fe EngineeringCupertino, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Wireless Systems EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Design VerificationSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Tools And Automation EngineerSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Silicon Validation EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Software Engineering ApplicationsAustin, TX$108,826Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Software Development Engineer - TestCupertino, CA$179,394N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Machine Learning ResearchSeattle, WA$163,862Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Module Design EngineerCupertino, CA$151,091Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Engineering Project/ProgramCupertino, CA$125,153N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Module Design EngineerWest Lake Hills, TX$131,352Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Tools And Automation EngineerSan Diego, CA$126,880Level IICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Mechanical Quality EngineeringCupertino, CA$142,293Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Tools And Automation EngineerCupertino, CA$164,154Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Strategic Sourcing ManagerCupertino, CA$132,101Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Software Development EngineerCupertino, CA$194,875Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Machine Learning ResearchCupertino, CA$180,128Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Ic Packaging EngineeringSanta Clara, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Engineering Project/ProgramAustin, TX$136,989Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Design VerificationSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Rf/Analog/Mixed Signal EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$186,285N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Asic Design EngineeringCupertino, CA$140,805N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Design VerificationCupertino, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Test EngineeringCupertino, CA$194,875Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Hardware Systems EngineeringCupertino, CA$186,285N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Wireless Systems EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Software Development Engineer - FirmwareSunnyvale, CA$186,285N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Modeling & Simulation EngineerSunnyvale, CA$186,285N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Ar/Vr Module Development EngineerSunnyvale, CA$186,285N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Tools And Automation EngineerSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Silicon Validation EngineeringSunnyvale, CA$151,433N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Software Development EngineeringSanta Clara, CA$174,462N/ACertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Machine Learning ResearchCambridge, MA$147,846Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Software Engineering ApplicationsAustin, TX$163,550Level IVCertified
Dec 30, 2025Machine LearningSeattle, WA$163,862Level IIICertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025Project/Program ManagerSunnyvale, CA$166,962Level IVCertified - Withdrawn
Dec 30, 2025System EpmCupertino, CA$147,308N/ACertified
Dec 30, 2025Software Development EngineeringAustin, TX$139,152Level IIICertified

Employer Specific Intelligence (FAQ)

Common questions and insights regarding Apple Inc..

Is Apple fast at getting visas approved?
It takes a median of 8 days for this organization to secure an official LCA approval.

What is the median sponsored salary at Apple?
The labor applications for this employer anchor around a median compensation of $175,053, while absolute top pay reaches $525,000.

Are Apple jobs mostly internal?
Exactly 100.0% of the visa holders hired by Apple work directly at company headquarters or internal branches.