Lucid salaries by job title (2026)
Lucid filed 463 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $145,142, and the middle half of offers fall between $123,014 and $174,562.
Lucid base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Automation Engineer | $123,542 | $120,757 – $137,592 | 8 |
| Automation Engineer | $66,955 | $66,955 – $90,109 | 5 |
| Software Engineer | $112,923 | $112,923 – $126,090 | 5 |
| Sr. NPI Project Engineer | $113,435 | $110,879 – $123,885 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, CA | $163,613 | 273 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | $118,851 | 93 |
| Southfield, MI | $123,157 | 31 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $122,751 | 20 |
| South Jordan, UT | $123,500 | 13 |
| New York, NY | $131,997 | 5 |
Take-home pay
Most of Lucid's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $145,142 leaves about $99,331 a year, or $8,278 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Sr. Automation Engineer ($123,542), it is about $86,857 a year. Use the California 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 | 7% |
| II: Qualified | 23% |
| III: Experienced | 24% |
| IV: Fully competent | 46% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,231 | 83 |
| Automotive Engineers | $147,102 | 56 |
| Industrial Engineers | $123,521 | 52 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $150,654 | 46 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $145,144 | 26 |
| Manufacturing Engineers | $123,885 | 24 |
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 Lucid?
The median base salary in Lucid's 463 certified H-1B filings is $145,142 a year, and the middle half fall between $123,014 and $174,562. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Sr. Automation Engineer at Lucid make?
The median base salary for Sr. Automation Engineer is $123,542 across 8 filings (middle 50%: $120,757 – $137,592).
Where does Lucid pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Newark, CA has the highest median base salary at $163,613.
What is $145,142 after tax in California?
About $99,331 a year ($8,278 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.