Ford salaries by job title (2026)
Ford filed 680 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $127,379, and the middle half of offers fall between $113,490 and $138,486.
Ford base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $135,482 | $120,349 – $138,486 | 61 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $132,810 | $120,349 – $145,642 | 25 |
| Data Scientist | $110,669 | $107,848 – $128,710 | 24 |
| Product Development Engineer | $120,349 | $102,680 – $131,154 | 20 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $92,144 | $92,144 – $107,661 | 13 |
| Full Stack Data Engineer | $121,745 | $120,349 – $133,100 | 9 |
| Research Engineer | $125,362 | $125,362 – $144,628 | 8 |
| Analytics Scientist | $128,710 | $107,848 – $128,710 | 7 |
| Data Engineer | $135,408 | $130,010 – $138,486 | 7 |
| IT Software Engineer | $138,486 | $123,825 – $143,243 | 7 |
| Technical Product Manager | $107,162 | $95,680 – $126,230 | 7 |
| Embedded Software Engineer | $126,620 | $113,806 – $147,122 | 6 |
| Software Validation Engineer | $123,895 | $107,338 – $127,379 | 6 |
| Technical Program Manager | $128,877 | $128,877 – $141,700 | 6 |
| ADAS Simulation Engineer | $115,000 | $102,190 – $115,000 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn, MI | $125,362 | 403 |
| Allen Park, MI | $120,411 | 55 |
| Long Beach, CA | $145,975 | 45 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $185,869 | 27 |
| Livonia, MI | $125,362 | 11 |
Take-home pay
Most of Ford's filings are for jobs in Michigan. There, the median base of $127,379 leaves about $93,167 a year, or $7,764 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Software Engineer ($135,482), it is about $98,361 a year. Use the Michigan paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 5% |
| II: Qualified | 22% |
| III: Experienced | 23% |
| IV: Fully competent | 49% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $138,486 | 241 |
| Automotive Engineers | $125,362 | 108 |
| Data Scientists | $117,416 | 56 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,379 | 36 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $125,362 | 35 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $120,411 | 35 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Ford?
The median base salary in Ford's 680 certified H-1B filings is $127,379 a year, and the middle half fall between $113,490 and $138,486. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Software Engineer at Ford make?
The median base salary for Software Engineer is $135,482 across 61 filings (middle 50%: $120,349 – $138,486).
Where does Ford pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Palo Alto, CA has the highest median base salary at $185,869.
What is $127,379 after tax in Michigan?
About $93,167 a year ($7,764 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan taxes.