Job title
Project Engineer I H-1B Salaries
264 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $75k.
Median base
$75k
Middle 50%
$65k–$93k
Filings
264
Top sponsor
M a Mortenson
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 | 5 | $110k |
| FY2025 | 37 | $92k |
| FY2024 | 32 | $81k |
| FY2023 | 32 | $85k |
| FY2022 | 22 | $85k |
| FY2021 | 19 | $73k |
| FY2020 | 23 | $74k |
| FY2019 | 33 | $63k |
| FY2018 | 21 | $62k |
| FY2017 | 24 | $67k |
| FY2016 | 16 | $64k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Project Engineer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Project Engineer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Project Engineer I is $75k (FY2026), from 264 filings. The middle 50% earn between $65k and $93k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Project Engineer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Project Engineer I are M a Mortenson, Nan, Lpa.
- Where are most H-1B Project Engineer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Project Engineer I roles are Houston, TX, Honolulu, HI, Raleigh, NC.
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