Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. filed 67 H-1B applications for Sales Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $165,208. That is 24.7% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | CA | 13 | $188,920 | $116,950 | +61.5% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | CA | 13 | $194,740 | $119,200 | +63.4% |
| Software Developers | CA | 11 | $178,499 | $166,616 | +7.1% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | NC | 5 | $171,460 | $119,200 | +43.8% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | TX | 4 | $189,358 | $119,200 | +58.9% |
| Software Developers | TX | 4 | $159,182 | $166,616 | -4.5% |
| Sales Engineers | TX | 3 | $130,270 | $116,950 | +11.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 3 | $237,606 | $165,370 | +43.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | TX | 1 | $148,928 | $111,970 | +33% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | NM | 1 | $122,985 | $100,730 | +22.1% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | CO | 1 | $101,088 | $119,200 | -15.2% |
| Software Developers | MA | 1 | $127,993 | $166,616 | -23.2% |
| Marketing Managers | CA | 1 | $264,133 | $179,458 | +47.2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | TX | 1 | $201,234 | $165,370 | +21.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 1 | $157,508 | $111,970 | +40.7% |
| Software Developers | PA | 1 | $87,516 | $166,616 | -47.5% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NM | 1 | $105,799 | $91,100 | +16.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 1 | $130,978 | $43,930 | +198.2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | MA | 1 | $240,760 | $169,510 | +42% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Sales Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Sales Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 26 | $172,601 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 14 | $145,701 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 10 | $137,344 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 9 | $157,533 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 8 | $187,123 |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | 8 | $160,925 |
| Oracle America, Inc. | 8 | $191,448 |
| HCL AMERICA INC | 7 | $160,916 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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