Job title
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer H-1B Salaries
116 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $158k.
Median base
$158k
Middle 50%
$147k–$177k
Filings
116
Top sponsor
Tesla
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 | $189k |
| FY2025 | 31 | $177k |
| FY2024 | 19 | $167k |
| FY2023 | 10 | $162k |
| FY2022 | 12 | $151k |
| FY2021 | 11 | $144k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $150k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $150k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $144k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $137k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer is $158k (FY2026), from 116 filings. The middle 50% earn between $147k and $177k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff Mechanical Design Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer are Tesla, Rivian Automotive, Atomic Machines.
- Where are most H-1B Staff Mechanical Design Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff Mechanical Design Engineer roles are Palo Alto, CA, Fremont, CA, Austin, TX.
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