Job title
Sr. Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salaries
237 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$95k–$130k
Filings
237
Top sponsor
Rivian Automotive
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 | $108k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $130k |
| FY2024 | 46 | $120k |
| FY2023 | 23 | $113k |
| FY2022 | 42 | $116k |
| FY2021 | 21 | $108k |
| FY2020 | 18 | $95k |
| FY2019 | 13 | $105k |
| FY2018 | 19 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 17 | $88k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $90k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Mechanical Engineer is $110k (FY2026), from 237 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $130k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Mechanical Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Mechanical Engineer are Rivian Automotive, Cosa Xentaur, Dexcom.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Mechanical Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Mechanical Engineer roles are Irvine, CA, Houston, TX, San Diego, CA.
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