Job title
Staff Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salaries
126 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $155k.
Median base
$155k
Middle 50%
$109k–$170k
Filings
126
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 | 3 | $202k |
| FY2025 | 30 | $161k |
| FY2024 | 23 | $163k |
| FY2023 | 17 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 14 | $144k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $143k |
| FY2020 | 4 | $89k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $109k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $130k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $93k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $81k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff Mechanical Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff Mechanical Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff Mechanical Engineer is $155k (FY2026), from 126 filings. The middle 50% earn between $109k and $170k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff Mechanical Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff Mechanical Engineer are Rivian Automotive, Dimaag-Ai, Redwood Materials.
- Where are most H-1B Staff Mechanical Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff Mechanical Engineer roles are Irvine, CA, Fremont, CA, San Jose, CA.
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