Last Updated Apr 2026
Irvine, CA
7,443 employees
Est. 2015
rivian.com
Rivian Automotive, LLC — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Rivian Automotive, LLC H1B Salaries
Rivian Automotive, LLC 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)
$80k
$185k
$280k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Process Engineer | 50 | $94,000 | $105,445 | $123,839 |
| Staff Mechanical Engineer | 37 | $140,000 | $162,843 | $211,000 |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer | 32 | $110,000 | $135,108 | $162,989 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | 28 | $153,000 | $185,000 | $216,000 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 27 | $157,450 | $197,950 | $230,000 |
| Software Engineer Ii | 25 | $100,752 | $150,000 | $169,684 |
| Sr. Manufacturing Engineer | 23 | $97,486 | $133,000 | $150,000 |
| Sr. Automation Controls Engineer | 21 | $111,405 | $125,145 | $171,000 |
| Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering | 18 | $101,455 | $131,775 | $166,650 |
| Sr. Software Engineer, Perception, Autonomy | 15 | $195,000 | $220,000 | $255,000 |
| Software Engineer | 15 | $82,500 | $150,000 | $185,000 |
| Staff Automation Controls Engineer | 15 | $121,500 | $149,865 | $188,370 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 14 | $75,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 |
| Automation Controls Engineer | 14 | $66,040 | $107,000 | $138,020 |
| Senior Automation Controls Engineer | 13 | $110,000 | $120,000 | $143,000 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer | 12 | $120,000 | $170,000 | $189,520 |
| Process Engineer | 11 | $80,000 | $95,000 | $105,000 |
| Senior Industrial Engineer | 11 | $95,000 | $105,000 | $114,330 |
| Quality Engineer | 11 | $78,280 | $90,000 | $123,580 |
| Trail Engineer Ii | 11 | $82,400 | $97,000 | $97,375 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine, California | 811 | $72,513 | $148,000 | $400,000 |
| Palo Alto, California | 766 | $88,000 | $180,000 | $338,306 |
| Normal, Illinois | 735 | $66,040 | $114,250 | $350,175 |
| Plymouth, Michigan | 219 | $58,198 | $133,693 | $215,850 |
| Tustin, California | 116 | $84,000 | $149,723 | $412,000 |
| Carson, California | 51 | $95,000 | $154,101 | $247,584 |
| Torrance, California | 20 | $135,000 | $156,405 | $301,000 |
| San Jose, California | 16 | $110,000 | $167,500 | $230,000 |
| San Mateo, California | 9 | $120,000 | $155,000 | $190,000 |
| Livonia, Michigan | 9 | $68,370 | $95,000 | $110,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rivian Automotive, LLC pays a median H-1B salary of $146,640 for sponsored positions, with an average of $150,342. The average prevailing wage across Rivian Automotive, LLC's filings is $116,259. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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