Job title
Chief Engineer H-1B Salaries
102 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $126k.
Median base
$126k
Middle 50%
$95k–$157k
Filings
102
Top sponsor
Hisun Motors Corp U S A
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 11 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $105k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $135k |
| FY2022 | 6 | $152k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $126k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $91k |
| FY2019 | 11 | $170k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $102k |
| FY2017 | 15 | $97k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Chief Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Chief Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Chief Engineer is $126k (FY2026), from 102 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $157k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Chief Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Chief Engineer are Hisun Motors Corp U S A, Santa Cruz Gun Locks, Best Lighting Products.
- Where are most H-1B Chief Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Chief Engineer roles are Saipan, MP, Mckinney, TX, Webster, NH.
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