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Mechanical Engineers in Elgin, IL: H-1B salaries
21 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Elgin, IL. Median offered base salary $104,874; middle half $73,341–$130,000.
Applications (LCAs)21
Median offered salary$104,874
Middle half of salaries$73,341–$130,000
10th–90th percentile$65,858–$140,160
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $67,130 |
| Level II (qualified) | $104,600 |
| Level III (experienced) | $118,789 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $140,400 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hardinge Grinding Group | 3 | $85,000 |
| Master Molded Products LLC | 3 | $66,430 |
| Weishaupt America Inc. | 3 | $140,400 |
| Reishauer Corp. | 3 | $140,000 |
| A2Z Electronics LLC | 2 | $64,875 |
| HARTING Inc. of North America | 2 | $130,000 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 2 | $105,800 |
| Erwin Junker Machinery Inc | 1 | $67,829 |
| Hardinge Inc. | 1 | $118,789 |
| Ebco, Inc. | 1 | $104,874 |
Job titles
- Quality Engineer3
- Regional Engineering Sales Manager3
- Mechanical Design Engineer2
- Mechanicial Design Engineer2
- Mechanical Engineer2
- Vibration Analyst Process Engineer2
- Senior Innovation Scientist Engineer2
- Field Service Engineer1
- Engineering Design Manager1
- Senior Design Engineer1
- Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer1
- Senior Vibration Analyst Process Engineer1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).