What Automotive Engineers 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 $53,040.
Level I (Entry)
$88,795
25 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$100,000
109 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$125,000
82 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$141,835
101 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for automotive engineers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tesla | $184,700 |
| Lucid | $150,654 |
| General Motors | $145,000 |
| Rivian Automotive | $141,340 |
| Mercedes-Benz Research Development | $135,592 |
| Fca | $125,381 |
| Dana Automotive | $125,362 |
| Ford Motor | $125,362 |
| Kpit | $110,000 |
| Borgwarner Pds () | $108,541 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Automotive Engineers (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.