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Automotive Engineer: H-1B salaries
88 labor condition applications used the job title Automotive Engineer. Median offered base salary $86,545; middle half $77,792–$103,000.
Applications (LCAs)88
Median offered salary$86,545
Middle half of salaries$77,792–$103,000
10th–90th percentile$70,111–$115,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $72,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $95,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $109,512 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $124,904 |
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 | 15 | $80,000 |
| FY2024 | 20 | $84,302 |
| FY2025 | 30 | $99,000 |
| FY2026 | 13 | $98,000 |
Cities
- Auburn Hills, MI12
- Troy, MI10
- Livermore, CA8
- Princeton, NJ5
- Redford, MI4
- Dearborn, MI4
- Novi, MI4
- Ann Arbor, MI3
- Brownsburg, IN3
- Kinston, NC3
- Reno, NV2
- Welcome, NC2
- Bountiful, UT2
- Plano, TX2
- Livonia, MI2
- Northville, MI2
- Jonestown, TX1
- Irving, TX1
- Greensboro, NC1
- Austin, TX1
- Portland, OR1
- Raymond, OH1
- Stuart, FL1
- Casa Grande, AZ1
- Gahanna, OH1
- Cupertino, CA1
- Irvine, CA1
- Lowell, MA1
- Fontana, CA1
- Chattanooga, TN1
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).