Job title
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salaries
12,875 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $77k.
Median base
$77k
Middle 50%
$67k–$90k
Filings
12,875
Top sponsor
L T Technology Services
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 | 148 | $94k |
| FY2025 | 1,182 | $88k |
| FY2024 | 1,128 | $85k |
| FY2023 | 1,010 | $84k |
| FY2022 | 1,235 | $82k |
| FY2021 | 1,119 | $82k |
| FY2020 | 1,252 | $75k |
| FY2019 | 1,667 | $73k |
| FY2018 | 1,459 | $75k |
| FY2017 | 1,405 | $67k |
| FY2016 | 1,270 | $67k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Mechanical Engineer
- L T Technology Services650 · $80k
- Engineering Technology Associates648 · $79k
- Tech Mahindra Americas372 · $78k
- Onward Technologies328 · $69k
- Applied Materials253 · $127k
- Quest Global Services - N A176 · $69k
- Caresoft Global117 · $70k
- Apple112 · $125k
- Schlumberger Technology107 · $90k
- Alten Technology USA104 · $73k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Mechanical Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Mechanical Engineer is $77k (FY2026), from 12,875 filings. The middle 50% earn between $67k and $90k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Mechanical Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Mechanical Engineer are L T Technology Services, Engineering Technology Associates, Tech Mahindra Americas.
- Where are most H-1B Mechanical Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Mechanical Engineer roles are Houston, TX, Troy, MI, Santa Clara, CA.
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