Job title
Perception Engineer H-1B Salaries
52 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$120k–$148k
Filings
52
Top sponsor
Plusai
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 | $160k |
| FY2025 | 6 | $130k |
| FY2024 | 6 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 3 | $140k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $142k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $140k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $125k |
| FY2018 | 4 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $73k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $95k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Perception Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Perception Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Perception Engineer is $130k (FY2026), from 52 filings. The middle 50% earn between $120k and $148k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Perception Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Perception Engineer are Plusai, Embark Trucks, Rivian Automotive.
- Where are most H-1B Perception Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Perception Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Cupertino, CA, San Francisco, CA.
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