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Mechanical Engineers in Irvine, CA: H-1B salaries
799 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Irvine, CA. Median offered base salary $133,037; middle half $107,105–$160,000.
Applications (LCAs)799
Median offered salary$133,037
Middle half of salaries$107,105–$160,000
10th–90th percentile$93,288–$180,632
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $84,750 |
| Level II (qualified) | $98,987 |
| Level III (experienced) | $150,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $154,566 |
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
Job titles
- Mechanical Engineer34
- Staff Mechanical Engineer32
- Sr. Mechanical Engineer28
- Design Engineer25
- Mechanical Engineers - II19
- Mechanical Design Engineer18
- Mechanical Engineer II10
- Senior Mechanical Engineer10
- Sr. Chassis Engineer9
- Sr. Geometric Design Engineer9
- Mechanical Engineers - III8
- Trail Engineer II7
- Design Lead7
- Senior Design Lead7
- Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer6
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).