Apple reveals how much it pays to employees: Salaries of engineers, software developers, and data scientists |

Apple, one of the world’s most powerful tech companies, has disclosed detailed salary ranges for dozens of roles in a new batch of federal filings related to foreign worker sponsorships. These figures, submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor and revealed by Business Insider, show what Apple pays annually (not including bonuses or stock) to engineers, software developers, data scientists, and more. While the salaries don’t reflect full compensation packages—which often include hefty equity grants—they offer rare insight into Apple’s base pay strategy as it battles other Big Tech giants for top-tier talent in areas like AI, chip design, and product development.

Apple salary report 2025: Salaries for different roles including data engineers, electronics engineer and software developer

Engineering roles (annual base salary)

• CPU Implementation Engineering: $103,164 – $264,200
• Design for Test Engineer: $131,352 – $293,800
• Design Verification: $103,164 – $312,200
• Electronics Engineer: $108,160 – $264,200
• Engineering Project/Program Manager: $105,550 – $301,400
• FE Engineering: $125,694 – $312,200
• Hardware Development: $124,942 – $293,800
• Hardware Systems Engineering: $125,495 – $378,700
• Manufacturing Quality: $142,293 – $227,600
• Module Design Engineer: $108,796 – $329,600
• Physical Design Engineer: $101,982 – $341,200
• Production Services Engineer: $122,800 – $293,800
• Reliability Engineering: $128,300 – $264,200
• RF/Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering: $131,352 – $312,200
• Silicon Validation Engineering: $103,164 – $329,600
• System Product Design Engineer: $103,164 – $312,200
• Tools and Automation Engineer: $105,602 – $293,800
• Wireless Systems Engineering: $128,300 – $312,200
• Wireless Systems Validation Engineer: $126,672 – $312,200

Data roles (annual base salary)

• Data Engineer: $105,602 – $234,700
• Data Scientist: $105,550 – $322,400

AI and machine learning roles (annual base salary)

• Machine Learning (General): $126,880 – $329,600
• Machine Learning Engineer: $143,100 – $312,200
• Machine Learning Research: $114,100 – $312,200

Software development roles (annual base salary)

• AR/VR Software Development: $129,805 – $312,200
• Human Interface Designer: $135,400 – $468,500
• Software Developer: $132,267 – $264,200
• Software Development Engineer: $132,267 – $378,700
• Software Development Engineer – Applications: $132,267 – $378,700
• Software Development Engineer – Data: $135,400 – $329,600
• Software Development Engineer – Firmware: $126,880 – $312,200
• Software Development Engineer – Test: $94,640 – $329,600
• Software Development Engineering Manager: $166,691 – $378,700
• Software Engineering Applications: $103,164 – $378,700
• Software Engineering Applications Manager: $171,400 – $378,700
• Software Engineering Systems: $126,880 – $329,600

Other key roles (annual base salary)

• Professional Services Consultant: $100,200 – $258,700
• Strategic Sourcing Manager: $110,600 – $286,400
• Supply Demand Planning: $100,200 – $209,900

These salary ranges represent annual base compensation as filed with the U.S. Department of Labor in 2025. They exclude stock grants, bonuses, and benefits, which can significantly raise total pay, especially for high-performing employees. Still, the figures reveal Apple’s willingness to offer highly competitive base salaries, especially in roles tied to next-gen hardware, software, and AI development.



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