Job title
Sr. Design Engineer H-1B Salaries
308 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $92k.
Median base
$92k
Middle 50%
$80k–$111k
Filings
308
Top sponsor
Racar Engineering
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 | 2 | $104k |
| FY2025 | 24 | $125k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $120k |
| FY2023 | 31 | $105k |
| FY2022 | 21 | $109k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $94k |
| FY2020 | 35 | $88k |
| FY2019 | 32 | $88k |
| FY2018 | 39 | $87k |
| FY2017 | 71 | $80k |
| FY2016 | 23 | $88k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Design Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Design Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Design Engineer is $92k (FY2026), from 308 filings. The middle 50% earn between $80k and $111k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Design Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Design Engineer are Racar Engineering, Qorvo US, North American Lighting.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Design Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Design Engineer roles are Raymond, OH, San Jose, CA, Farmington Hills, MI.
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