Apple vs Microsoft
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2025
Apple
Median Salary
$182,840
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$163,363 – $206,138
Total Filings
1,480
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 13.0%
Level III 26.5%
Level IV 60.5%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 19
$125–150K 137
$150–175K 410
$175–200K 417
$200–225K 383
$225–250K 92
$250K+ 22
Microsoft
Median Salary
$176,420
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$158,900 – $195,550
Total Filings
1,798
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 6.3%
Level II 38.2%
Level III 42.6%
Level IV 13.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 1
$100–125K 37
$125–150K 247
$150–175K 589
$175–200K 550
$200–225K 279
$225–250K 70
$250K+ 25
Stats · FY2025
| Apple | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $182,840 | $176,420 |
| P25 – P75 | $163,363 – $206,138 | $158,900 – $195,550 |
| Filings | 1,480 | 1,798 |
Wage Levels
Apple
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 13.0%
Level III 26.5%
Level IV 60.5%
Microsoft
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 6.3%
Level II 38.2%
Level III 42.6%
Level IV 13.0%
Salary Distribution
Apple
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 19
$125–150K 137
$150–175K 410
$175–200K 417
$200–225K 383
$225–250K 92
$250K+ 22
Microsoft
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 1
$100–125K 37
$125–150K 247
$150–175K 589
$175–200K 550
$200–225K 279
$225–250K 70
$250K+ 25