Lam Research vs Purdue University
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Lam Research
Median Salary
$148,678
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$127,546 – $161,637
Total Filings
28
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 4.0%
Level II 28.0%
Level III 48.0%
Level IV 20.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 1
$100–125K 5
$125–150K 10
$150–175K 6
$175–200K 4
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Purdue University
Median Salary
$76,238
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$63,271 – $96,262
Total Filings
25
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 56.0%
Level II 24.0%
Level III 12.0%
Level IV 8.0%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 1
$50–75K 11
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 4
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Lam Research | Purdue University | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $148,678 | $76,238 |
| P25 – P75 | $127,546 – $161,637 | $63,271 – $96,262 |
| Filings | 28 | 25 |
Wage Levels
Lam Research
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 4.0%
Level II 28.0%
Level III 48.0%
Level IV 20.0%
Purdue University
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 56.0%
Level II 24.0%
Level III 12.0%
Level IV 8.0%
Salary Distribution
Lam Research
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 1
$100–125K 5
$125–150K 10
$150–175K 6
$175–200K 4
$200–225K 2
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Purdue University
Salary Distribution
<$50K 1
$50–75K 11
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 4
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0