Mechanical Engineers: salaries by company (2026)
The median base salary for mechanical engineers in 6,332 certified H-1B filings is $110,000, with the middle half between $93,371 – $137,000.
Highest-paying employers
Employers with at least 20 filings for this occupation, ranked by median base salary.
| Employer | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | $184,073 | $173,318 – $208,949 | 27 |
| Zoox | $176,000 | $150,000 – $186,000 | 20 |
| Apple | $158,995 | $147,400 – $185,869 | 173 |
| Tesla | $155,000 | $134,550 – $177,902 | 231 |
| Applied Materials | $154,061 | $124,196 – $160,680 | 53 |
| Rivian | $152,666 | $127,746 – $178,547 | 153 |
| Lucid | $150,654 | $126,131 – $175,157 | 46 |
| General Motors | $138,151 | $125,731 – $153,024 | 64 |
| KLA | $135,633 | $119,790 – $164,926 | 31 |
| TE Connectivity | $130,000 | $120,000 – $150,000 | 22 |
| Fca Us | $129,804 | $124,682 – $141,048 | 27 |
| Ford | $125,362 | $99,100 – $127,391 | 35 |
| Dassault Systemes Americas | $124,717 | $115,646 – $145,814 | 20 |
| Siemens | $118,183 | $106,400 – $138,823 | 52 |
| Micron | $112,950 | $103,520 – $125,890 | 27 |
Employers with the most filings
| Employer | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins | 239 | $99,286 |
| Tesla | 231 | $155,000 |
| Apple | 173 | $158,995 |
| Rivian | 153 | $152,666 |
| ASML | 77 | $106,142 |
| L&T Technology Services | 76 | $93,198 |
| Intellectt | 68 | $103,210 |
| General Motors | 64 | $138,151 |
| Applied Materials | 53 | $154,061 |
| Siemens | 52 | $118,183 |
By state
| State | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $150,654 | 1,436 |
| Michigan | $109,512 | 817 |
| Texas | $111,000 | 567 |
| Illinois | $102,218 | 364 |
| Indiana | $97,110 | 328 |
| Ohio | $94,608 | 324 |
| Arizona | $104,000 | 225 |
| New York | $116,756 | 191 |
| Massachusetts | $116,328 | 155 |
| North Carolina | $102,308 | 148 |
| Florida | $93,754 | 136 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,782 | 134 |
Take-home pay
In California, where most of these filings are, the median base of $110,000 leaves about $78,800 a year ($6,567 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 mechanical engineers make?
The median base salary in 6,332 certified H-1B filings is $110,000 a year; the middle half earn $93,371 – $137,000.
Which company pays mechanical engineers the most?
Among employers with at least 20 filings, Meta has the highest median base salary at $184,073.
Which state pays mechanical engineers the most?
Among states with at least 20 filings, California has the highest median at $150,654.