Mechanical Design Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 383 certified filings
$98,683Avg. Salary
$60,000Minimum
$840,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Mechanical Design Engineer is $98,683 — 19% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 383 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Mechanical Design Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Mechanical Design Engineer is $98,683 based on 383 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,000 to $840,000.
$98,683
Average
$60,000
Minimum
$840,000
Maximum
383
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Mechanical Design Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| L&T Technology Services Limited | $94,955 | 48 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $129,602 | 38 |
| Technosoft Services, Inc. | $85,229 | 35 |
| Technosoft Engineering, Inc. | $102,364 | 25 |
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | $89,206 | 19 |
| KLA Corporation | $140,826 | 16 |
| Jaydu LLC | $76,528 | 16 |
| Veenus Infotechs Corporation | $80,856 | 15 |
| Global Economic Advantage Inc. | $79,833 | 7 |
| Carvart Solutions, Inc. | $97,760 | 4 |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | $146,858 | 4 |
| Nextracker LLC | $125,715 | 3 |
| ONWARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $88,333 | 3 |
| Pentangle Tech Services LLC | $87,311 | 3 |
| Priamba Soft LLC | $89,592 | 3 |
Section 2
Mechanical Design Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Milpitas, CA | $146,123 | 14 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $135,430 | 6 |
| Fremont, CA | $132,019 | 20 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $129,893 | 15 |
| Irvine, CA | $114,171 | 7 |
| Houston, TX | $92,233 | 10 |
| Lisle, IL | $88,821 | 7 |
| Raymond, OH | $86,799 | 7 |
| Carmel, IN | $85,550 | 5 |
| Marysville, OH | $84,891 | 7 |
| Louisville, KY | $82,877 | 12 |
| Copley, OH | $75,966 | 9 |
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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.