Job title
Civil Engineer I H-1B Salaries
196 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $72k.
Median base
$72k
Middle 50%
$65k–$79k
Filings
196
Top sponsor
Michael Baker International
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 | $97k |
| FY2025 | 39 | $76k |
| FY2024 | 23 | $77k |
| FY2023 | 21 | $72k |
| FY2022 | 29 | $78k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $68k |
| FY2020 | 21 | $69k |
| FY2019 | 15 | $69k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $62k |
| FY2017 | 26 | $64k |
| FY2016 | 12 | $59k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Civil Engineer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Civil Engineer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Civil Engineer I is $72k (FY2026), from 196 filings. The middle 50% earn between $65k and $79k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Civil Engineer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Civil Engineer I are Michael Baker International, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Jpc Logistics.
- Where are most H-1B Civil Engineer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Civil Engineer I roles are Chicago, IL, Hillsborough, NJ, New York, NY.
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