Job title
Engineer 2 H-1B Salaries
567 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $133k.
Median base
$133k
Middle 50%
$109k–$143k
Filings
567
Top sponsor
Nordstrom
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 | 6 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 68 | $144k |
| FY2024 | 84 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 61 | $140k |
| FY2022 | 129 | $132k |
| FY2021 | 74 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 55 | $127k |
| FY2019 | 21 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 16 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 22 | $79k |
| FY2016 | 31 | $79k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Engineer 2
- Nordstrom365 · $139k
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor35 · $95k
- McKinsey Company Inc. United States22 · $120k
- Programmer Resources International11 · $125k
- Enterprise Holdings10 · $107k
- Battelle Memorial Institute6 · $90k
- Deloitte Consulting LLP6 · $115k
- Comcast Cable Communications6 · $76k
- Kiewit Infrastructure5 · $101k
- Pocket Gems5 · $170k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Engineer 2?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Engineer 2 is $133k (FY2026), from 567 filings. The middle 50% earn between $109k and $143k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Engineer 2s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Engineer 2 are Nordstrom, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, McKinsey Company Inc. United States.
- Where are most H-1B Engineer 2 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Engineer 2 roles are Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, Los Angeles, CA.
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