Electrical Engineers: salaries by company (2026)
The median base salary for electrical engineers in 5,089 certified H-1B filings is $127,379, with the middle half between $101,640 – $156,936.
Highest-paying employers
Employers with at least 20 filings for this occupation, ranked by median base salary.
| Employer | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | $188,282 | $160,930 – $219,965 | 98 |
| Tesla | $180,000 | $160,930 – $220,000 | 99 |
| Microsoft | $179,700 | $153,348 – $217,852 | 123 |
| $176,500 | $147,000 – $207,250 | 50 | |
| Rivian | $160,510 | $139,356 – $183,600 | 60 |
| Apple | $159,890 | $146,901 – $181,100 | 302 |
| Infineon Technologies Americas | $149,622 | $115,000 – $162,011 | 53 |
| Micron | $145,602 | $125,255 – $176,539 | 101 |
| Fca Us | $141,822 | $132,198 – $159,483 | 20 |
| Analog Devices | $139,694 | $123,892 – $156,327 | 34 |
| General Motors | $138,773 | $132,030 – $154,377 | 62 |
| Nokia | $138,220 | $125,819 – $182,190 | 32 |
| Applied Materials | $136,960 | $118,495 – $160,256 | 24 |
| T-Mobile | $136,894 | $118,290 – $145,273 | 23 |
| Eaton | $135,762 | $113,404 – $149,977 | 35 |
Employers with the most filings
| Employer | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 302 | $159,890 |
| Microsoft | 123 | $179,700 |
| Micron | 101 | $145,602 |
| Tesla | 99 | $180,000 |
| Meta | 98 | $188,282 |
| Siemens | 90 | $121,351 |
| Cummins | 89 | $104,707 |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 75 | $117,042 |
| General Motors | 62 | $138,773 |
| Rivian | 60 | $160,510 |
By state
| State | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $160,930 | 1,280 |
| Texas | $120,000 | 762 |
| Michigan | $125,208 | 361 |
| Illinois | $111,675 | 219 |
| North Carolina | $113,301 | 176 |
| New York | $117,496 | 165 |
| Washington | $140,296 | 152 |
| Indiana | $104,854 | 136 |
| Ohio | $103,000 | 135 |
| Massachusetts | $130,802 | 128 |
| Pennsylvania | $110,000 | 125 |
| Georgia | $120,000 | 121 |
Take-home pay
In California, where most of these filings are, the median base of $127,379 leaves about $89,072 a year ($7,423 a month) after federal, FICA and state taxes for a single filer. See the California paycheck calculator for your own numbers.
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
How much do electrical engineers make?
The median base salary in 5,089 certified H-1B filings is $127,379 a year; the middle half earn $101,640 – $156,936.
Which company pays electrical engineers the most?
Among employers with at least 20 filings, Meta has the highest median base salary at $188,282.
Which state pays electrical engineers the most?
Among states with at least 20 filings, California has the highest median at $160,930.