Job title
Engineer I H-1B Salaries
1,119 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $72k.
Median base
$72k
Middle 50%
$66k–$83k
Filings
1,119
Top sponsor
P3 North America
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 | 8 | $82k |
| FY2025 | 123 | $81k |
| FY2024 | 117 | $79k |
| FY2023 | 70 | $79k |
| FY2022 | 97 | $91k |
| FY2021 | 78 | $75k |
| FY2020 | 96 | $72k |
| FY2019 | 146 | $69k |
| FY2018 | 137 | $69k |
| FY2017 | 133 | $68k |
| FY2016 | 114 | $67k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Engineer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Engineer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Engineer I is $72k (FY2026), from 1,119 filings. The middle 50% earn between $66k and $83k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Engineer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Engineer I are P3 North America, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Wsp USA.
- Where are most H-1B Engineer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Engineer I roles are Austin, TX, Southfield, MI, Houston, TX.
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