Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 132 certified filings
$86,300Avg. Salary
$62,296Minimum
$171,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Engineer I is $86,300 — 29% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 132 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Engineer I is $86,300 based on 132 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $62,296 to $171,000.
$86,300
Average
$62,296
Minimum
$171,000
Maximum
132
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | $85,485 | 16 |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | $111,886 | 8 |
| Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP | $80,935 | 7 |
| F5, Inc. | $117,045 | 6 |
| L-H Battery Company, Inc. | $75,000 | 5 |
| JC RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL LLC | $68,010 | 4 |
| CHA Consulting, Inc. | $77,520 | 4 |
| Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC | $78,327 | 4 |
| Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries, Inc. | $66,575 | 4 |
| Ardurra Group, Inc | $80,635 | 4 |
| The University of Phoenix, Inc. | $95,470 | 4 |
| Stiver Engineering, Inc. | $65,000 | 3 |
| Brand Shared Services, LLC | $75,000 | 3 |
| DISH Network LLC | $75,218 | 3 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | $108,600 | 3 |
Section 2
Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $116,690 | 5 |
| Austin, TX | $84,986 | 17 |
| Houston, TX | $72,650 | 5 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $68,427 | 5 |
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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.