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Sr. Design Engineer: H-1B salaries
96 labor condition applications used the job title Sr. Design Engineer. Median offered base salary $111,100; middle half $95,014–$134,078.
Applications (LCAs)96
Median offered salary$111,100
Middle half of salaries$95,014–$134,078
10th–90th percentile$85,627–$159,371
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $87,550 |
| Level II (qualified) | $117,168 |
| Level III (experienced) | $108,050 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $119,420 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 32 | $107,620 |
| FY2024 | 16 | $119,217 |
| FY2025 | 27 | $125,000 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $90,740 |
Cities
- Dublin, OH19
- San Jose, CA15
- Apopka, FL8
- Troy, MI4
- Greensboro, NC4
- New York, NY3
- Southfield, MI3
- Wauwatosa, WI3
- Hesston, KS3
- Chandler, AZ3
- Austin, TX2
- Kirkland, WA2
- Santa Monica, CA2
- Santa Clara, CA2
- Raymond, OH1
- Houston, TX1
- Roseau, MN1
- Diamond Bar, CA1
- San Antonio, TX1
- Sheridan, WY1
- Plymouth, MI1
- Charlotte, NC1
- Largo, FL1
- Sunnyvale, CA1
- Los Angeles, CA1
- Greenville, SC1
- Waller, TX1
- Farmington Hills, MI1
- Seattle, WA1
- Chelmsford, MA1
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).