Rivian salaries by job title (2026)
Rivian filed 650 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $146,994, and the middle half of offers fall between $123,725 and $180,043.
Rivian base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Process Engineer | $108,742 | $104,847 – $119,243 | 16 |
| Sr. Automation Controls Engineer | $127,926 | $122,495 – $133,250 | 13 |
| Sr. Manufacturing Engineer | $136,505 | $118,972 – $145,084 | 12 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | $187,700 | $167,357 – $193,684 | 12 |
| Sr. Embedded Software Engineer | $158,516 | $154,500 – $163,750 | 10 |
| Sr. Industrial Engineer | $108,401 | $103,500 – $112,498 | 9 |
| Lead Engineer Supplier Development | $125,117 | $118,181 – $132,001 | 8 |
| Sr. Technical Program Manager | $160,000 | $144,845 – $161,250 | 8 |
| Staff Automation Controls Engineer | $139,204 | $137,003 – $142,578 | 7 |
| Software Engineer | $131,000 | $131,000 – $154,130 | 5 |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer | $140,000 | $134,600 – $144,544 | 5 |
| Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded, Autonomy | $204,728 | $204,728 – $224,952 | 5 |
| Staff Automation Controls Engineer, Robot Integration | $184,094 | $183,861 – $184,948 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL | $122,811 | 220 |
| Irvine, CA | $155,324 | 168 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $185,400 | 157 |
| Tustin, CA | $154,500 | 39 |
| Plymouth, MI | $143,416 | 34 |
| Torrance, CA | $212,326 | 10 |
| Carson, CA | $152,050 | 6 |
Take-home pay
Most of Rivian's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $146,994 leaves about $100,400 a year, or $8,367 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Sr. Process Engineer ($108,742), it is about $78,048 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 | 22% |
| II: Qualified | 31% |
| III: Experienced | 31% |
| IV: Fully competent | 17% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $152,666 | 153 |
| Industrial Engineers | $119,137 | 119 |
| Software Developers | $185,000 | 95 |
| Electrical Engineers | $160,510 | 60 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $143,920 | 44 |
| Manufacturing Engineers | $134,470 | 22 |
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 Rivian?
The median base salary in Rivian's 650 certified H-1B filings is $146,994 a year, and the middle half fall between $123,725 and $180,043. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Sr. Process Engineer at Rivian make?
The median base salary for Sr. Process Engineer is $108,742 across 16 filings (middle 50%: $104,847 – $119,243).
Where does Rivian pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Torrance, CA has the highest median base salary at $212,326.
What is $146,994 after tax in California?
About $100,400 a year ($8,367 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.