Last Updated Aug 2026
Chicago, IL
2,075 employees
Est. 1955
mcd.com
McDonald's — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
McDonald's H1B Salaries
McDonald's 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)
$110k
$170k
$230k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Ii | 13 | $92,227 | $101,192 | $146,490 |
| Data Engineer | 11 | $127,250 | $128,625 | $130,000 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 10 | $146,350 | $146,350 | $146,350 |
| Software Development Engineer 2 (Sde2) | 5 | $94,340 | $102,690 | $128,544 |
| Software Development Engineer 3 (Sde3) | 4 | $131,969 | $138,268 | $144,560 |
| Software Development Engineer 2 | 3 | $102,159 | $122,400 | $130,188 |
| Software Development Engineer 3 | 3 | $150,000 | $164,424 | $164,424 |
| Senior Data Solutions Architect | 2 | $180,000 | $180,000 | $180,000 |
| Senior Business Technical Analyst | 2 | $92,500 | $92,500 | $92,500 |
| Application Architect | 2 | $113,614 | $113,614 | $113,614 |
| Manager, Engineering Tech Lead (20831.466) | 2 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| Manager, Engineering Tech Lead (20831.449) | 2 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| Manager, Global Social Media Intelligence | 2 | $119,226 | $119,226 | $119,226 |
| Senior Director, Corporate Strategy | 2 | $295,000 | $305,502 | $316,004 |
| Data Engineer Iii (20831.496) | 2 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| Field Operations Training And Development Specialist | 2 | $84,952 | $84,952 | $84,952 |
| Data Application Architect Manager | 2 | $104,624 | $122,262 | $139,900 |
| Cybersecurity Architect | 2 | $127,250 | $148,625 | $170,000 |
| Cloud Engineer Ii | 2 | $118,186 | $119,093 | $120,000 |
| Cloud Engineer Iii (20831.463) | 2 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | 215 | $78,354 | $150,000 | $316,004 |
| Sanford, Florida | 12 | $92,227 | $111,450 | $154,500 |
| Oak Brook, Illinois | 11 | $70,212 | $105,042 | $1,300,000 |
| Mountain View, California | 6 | $141,000 | $172,936 | $200,000 |
| Wheeling, Illinois | 5 | $121,389 | $122,500 | $164,424 |
| Hoffman Estates, Illinois | 4 | $87,838 | $107,713 | $165,000 |
| Irving, Texas | 4 | $101,192 | $101,192 | $165,760 |
| Liberty Hill, Texas | 3 | $131,969 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Houston, Texas | 3 | $123,323 | $141,315 | $170,872 |
| Normal, Illinois | 3 | $180,000 | $204,030 | $204,030 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
McDonald's pays a median H-1B salary of $141,315 for sponsored positions, with an average of $147,132. The average prevailing wage across McDonald's's filings is $122,558. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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