Job title
Mechanical Engineering H-1B Salaries
59 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $153k.
Median base
$153k
Middle 50%
$77k–$168k
Filings
59
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 1 | $162k |
| FY2025 | 23 | $161k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $161k |
| FY2023 | 1 | $63k |
| FY2022 | 2 | $72k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $73k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $71k |
| FY2019 | 2 | $63k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $77k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $62k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Mechanical Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Mechanical Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Mechanical Engineering is $153k (FY2026), from 59 filings. The middle 50% earn between $77k and $168k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Mechanical Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Mechanical Engineering are Microsoft, Full Spectrum Laser, Itspurs.
- Where are most H-1B Mechanical Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Mechanical Engineering roles are Redmond, WA, West Des Moines, IA, Fayetteville, GA.
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