What Electrical 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 $75,131.
Level I (Entry)
$86,880
265 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$113,000
713 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$139,500
571 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$162,011
600 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for electrical engineers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Astera Labs | $217,630 |
| Meta | $201,099 |
| Microsoft | $190,856 |
| Amperesand | $190,000 |
| Archer Aviation | $188,760 |
| Zoox | $187,803 |
| Analog Devices | $180,000 |
| $178,600 | |
| Tesla | $170,000 |
| Rivian Automotive | $167,760 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Electrical 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.