Apple vs Microsoft
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Apple
Median Salary
$183,975
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$161,947 – $207,392
Total Filings
1,175
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 14.3%
Level III 27.2%
Level IV 58.6%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 7
$125–150K 138
$150–175K 340
$175–200K 315
$200–225K 251
$225–250K 94
$250K+ 30
Microsoft
Median Salary
$180,710
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$163,240 – $200,000
Total Filings
1,338
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 2
$100–125K 18
$125–150K 114
$150–175K 412
$175–200K 454
$200–225K 221
$225–250K 79
$250K+ 38
Stats · FY2026
| Apple | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $183,975 | $180,710 |
| P25 – P75 | $161,947 – $207,392 | $163,240 – $200,000 |
| Filings | 1,175 | 1,338 |
Wage Levels
Apple
Wage Level Distribution
Level II 14.3%
Level III 27.2%
Level IV 58.6%
Microsoft
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%
Salary Distribution
Apple
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 0
$100–125K 7
$125–150K 138
$150–175K 340
$175–200K 315
$200–225K 251
$225–250K 94
$250K+ 30
Microsoft
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 2
$100–125K 18
$125–150K 114
$150–175K 412
$175–200K 454
$200–225K 221
$225–250K 79
$250K+ 38