ETA H1B Salaries
ETA H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
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Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | 600 | $61,500 | $77,000 | $116,522 |
| Automotive Engineer | 35 | $65,200 | $81,210 | $109,512 |
| Software Developer | 33 | $60,000 | $78,000 | $114,400 |
| Project Engineer | 32 | $61,500 | $73,149 | $125,362 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 23 | $62,000 | $66,500 | $68,600 |
| Software Engineer | 15 | $60,000 | $67,000 | $88,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | 12 | $61,776 | $69,000 | $82,000 |
| Data Scientist | 9 | $85,363 | $86,000 | $93,000 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 6 | $66,000 | $68,000 | $80,000 |
| Database Administrator | 6 | $60,000 | $66,400 | $85,000 |
| Project Engineer/Reverse Engineer | 5 | $72,500 | $77,792 | $88,000 |
| Industrial Engineer (Launch) | 4 | $73,500 | $79,250 | $85,000 |
| Dimensional Management Engineer | 4 | $88,000 | $88,000 | $88,000 |
| Design Release Engineer | 4 | $75,000 | $79,646 | $93,700 |
| Automotive Interior Designer | 3 | $77,500 | $77,500 | $97,200 |
| Biomedical Engineer | 3 | $62,000 | $82,000 | $82,000 |
| Design Engineer | 3 | $70,158 | $93,600 | $93,642 |
| Computer Programmer | 3 | $76,000 | $80,000 | $88,100 |
| Industrial Engineer | 2 | $66,000 | $67,050 | $68,100 |
| Automotive Engineer- Cae Engineer | 2 | $88,000 | $90,500 | $93,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, Michigan | 329 | $60,000 | $64,000 | $125,362 |
| Dearborn, Michigan | 320 | $62,000 | $80,850 | $114,421 |
| Auburn Hills, Michigan | 62 | $61,500 | $77,739 | $114,400 |
| Novi, Michigan | 16 | $70,000 | $82,036 | $94,000 |
| Warren, Michigan | 14 | $63,000 | $77,000 | $93,600 |
| Livonia, Michigan | 11 | $68,500 | $83,000 | $108,160 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | 7 | $64,480 | $82,765 | $95,222 |
| Allen Park, Michigan | 7 | $60,000 | $84,198 | $114,691 |
| Superior Township, Michigan | 6 | $72,600 | $92,395 | $116,522 |
| Lima, Ohio | 5 | $73,500 | $85,000 | $90,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
ETA pays a median H-1B salary of $77,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $76,007. The average prevailing wage across ETA's filings is $74,940. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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