Last Updated Apr 2026
San Jose, CA
2,766 employees
Est. 1988
cadence.com
Cadence Design Systems — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Cadence Design Systems H1B Salaries
Cadence Design Systems H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2025)
$70k
$160k
$230k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | 449 | $80,142 | $117,139 | $176,033 |
| Software Engineer Ii | 406 | $74,347 | $111,826 | $151,416 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 346 | $82,412 | $139,464 | $207,392 |
| Principal Application Engineer | 287 | $87,420 | $141,708 | $200,304 |
| Sr. Application Engineer | 251 | $58,875 | $96,767 | $185,723 |
| Lead Design Engineer | 176 | $78,166 | $118,874 | $168,370 |
| Sr. Principal Software Engineer | 174 | $92,040 | $151,050 | $199,534 |
| Lead Application Engineer | 152 | $81,673 | $117,312 | $169,770 |
| Design Engineer Ii | 140 | $66,914 | $97,303 | $138,889 |
| Product Engineer Ii | 138 | $73,466 | $104,732 | $132,937 |
| Lead Product Engineer | 135 | $70,017 | $121,976 | $161,980 |
| Software Architect | 133 | $122,200 | $170,872 | $226,158 |
| Principal Design Engineer | 130 | $101,125 | $141,419 | $180,003 |
| Principal Product Engineer | 122 | $104,080 | $148,054 | $180,003 |
| Sr Principal Software Engineer | 120 | $101,403 | $151,537 | $182,722 |
| Sr Application Engineer | 102 | $85,234 | $89,398 | $101,763 |
| Sr. Principal Product Engineer | 80 | $82,812 | $151,216 | $204,901 |
| Sr. Principal Design Engineer | 75 | $107,982 | $156,902 | $204,901 |
| Staff Solutions Engineer - Ae | 71 | $106,793 | $145,621 | $157,811 |
| Principal Product Validation Engineer | 69 | $98,893 | $130,994 | $152,493 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, California | 3,320 | $61,058 | $139,256 | $261,269 |
| Austin, Texas | 533 | $58,875 | $124,352 | $223,808 |
| Chelmsford, Massachusetts | 388 | $60,798 | $100,993 | $145,912 |
| Cary, North Carolina | 219 | $65,487 | $103,345 | $180,003 |
| San Diego, California | 166 | $88,254 | $133,391 | $166,941 |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 93 | $64,792 | $84,614 | $119,475 |
| Irvine, California | 74 | $83,359 | $130,354 | $169,770 |
| Burlington, Massachusetts | 71 | $75,650 | $122,970 | $214,624 |
| Columbia, Maryland | 70 | $72,302 | $83,916 | $145,080 |
| Endicott, New York | 52 | $74,347 | $84,781 | $89,066 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cadence Design Systems pays a median H-1B salary of $130,475 for sponsored positions, with an average of $133,644. The average prevailing wage across Cadence Design Systems's filings is $133,682. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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