Civil Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 41 certified filings
$77,818Avg. Salary
$62,650Minimum
$100,340Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Civil Engineer I is $77,818 — 36% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 41 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Civil Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Civil Engineer I is $77,818 based on 41 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $62,650 to $100,340.
$77,818
Average
$62,650
Minimum
$100,340
Maximum
41
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Civil Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Baker International, Inc. | $85,829 | 10 |
| Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. | $69,687 | 6 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $77,334 | 6 |
| DLZ Corporation | $64,912 | 4 |
| Baker Ingram & Associates Inc | $74,833 | 3 |
Section 2
Civil Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $84,096 | 7 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.