What Architectural and Engineering Managers earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $83,415.
Level I (Entry)
$141,183
148 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$170,000
327 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$195,360
199 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$224,598
223 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for architectural and engineering managers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Meta | $244,295 |
| Siemens Industry Software | $230,000 |
| Synopsys | $229,543 |
| Arm | $220,542 |
| Lucid | $215,966 |
| Rivian Automotive | $215,850 |
| Tesla | $214,700 |
| Apple | $213,512 |
| Nvidia | $213,512 |
| Intel | $208,603 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.