OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Controls Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsControls Engineer insights
Total filings6,322All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$95,5515,210 eligible salary records
Employer names2,023Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$79,669–$120,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*649 filings$120,000 median · n=538
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 5,210 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Controls Engineer1,900
$84,218 median · n=1,473 eligible
Senior Controls Engineer331
$112,750 median · n=296 eligible
Project Controls Engineer262
$91,146 median · n=228 eligible
Electrical Controls Engineer208
$78,895 median · n=170 eligible
Manufacturing Controls Engineer147
$120,000 median · n=137 eligible
Embedded Controls Engineer146
$74,772 median · n=132 eligible
Sr. Controls Engineer115
$120,000 median · n=99 eligible
Controls Engineer Ii107
$95,000 median · n=92 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Auburn Hills, MI268
$92,661 median · n=162 eligible
Fremont, CA265
$130,000 median · n=250 eligible
Columbus, IN223
$73,366 median · n=188 eligible
Houston, TX111
$108,202 median · n=96 eligible
Normal, IL110
$127,560 median · n=100 eligible
Farmington Hills, MI92
$81,203 median · n=71 eligible
Warren, MI83
$111,519 median · n=70 eligible
Austin, TX82
$124,500 median · n=73 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
88.8%Certified LCAs
Certified5,617 88.8%
Certified - Withdrawn447 7.1%
Withdrawn199 3.1%
Denied59 0.9%
Denominator: all 6,322 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Tesla, Inc.479
$125,799 median · n=450 eligible
Lhp Software LLC189
$70,000 median · n=156 eligible
Rivian Automotive, LLC167
$135,000 median · n=153 eligible
Cummins Inc.108
$72,956 median · n=88 eligible
Ler Techforce, LLC93
$90,000 median · n=77 eligible
General Motors Company81
$95,954 median · n=80 eligible
L&T Technology Services Limited80
$79,000 median · n=73 eligible
Dematic Corp.68
$86,708 median · n=50 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$95,551Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$67,933
25th percentile$79,669
Median (50th)$95,551
75th percentile$120,000
90th percentile$145,000
n=5,210 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
6,322 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Pharma LLC | Controls Engineer | $41I-200-26174-043007 Reported wage: $41 / hour Annualized: $85,280 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, OH | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Lhp Engineering Solutions LLC | Embedded Controls Engineer | $84,206.75I-200-26174-043728 Reported wage: $84,206.75 / year Annualized: $84,207 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Royal Oak, MI | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ler Techforce, LLC | Embedded Controls Engineer | $100,000I-200-26173-037121 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 06/22/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Oxipital Ai, Inc. | Controls Engineer | $95,000I-200-26173-037168 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Bedford, MA | 06/22/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Aplomb Solutions LLC | Aveva Controls Engineer | $51.69I-200-26173-037220 Reported wage: $51.69 / hour Annualized: $107,515 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2028-11-05 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/22/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Aster Inc | Senior Controls Engineer | $119,038I-200-26173-039053 Reported wage: $119,038 / year Annualized: $119,038 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 06/22/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Toyota Automated Logistics Americas, LLC | Controls Engineer | $107,099I-200-26173-039076 Reported wage: $107,099 / year Annualized: $107,099 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tucson, AZ | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Hl Mando America Corporation | Controls Engineer | $111,313I-200-26173-039902 Reported wage: $111,313–$196,241 / year Annualized: $111,313 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn, MI | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The Timken Company | Senior Electrical Controls Engineer | $123,000I-200-26169-029456 Reported wage: $123,000 / year Annualized: $123,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-04 Worker positions: 1 | North Canton, OH | 06/18/2026 | 09/05/2026 |
| Form Energy, Inc. | Senior Controls Engineer, Automation | $138,000I-200-26169-029819 Reported wage: $138,000 / year Annualized: $138,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Weirton, WV | 06/18/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Panasonic Energy Corporation Of North America (Pecna) | Controls Engineer | $128,856I-200-26169-030815 Reported wage: $128,856 / year Annualized: $128,856 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2028-12-19 Worker positions: 1 | Sparks, NV | 06/18/2026 | 08/27/2026 |
| Laguna Industries, LLC | Industrial Controls Engineering Technologist | $89,500I-200-26169-030967 Reported wage: $89,500 / year Annualized: $89,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tigard, OR | 06/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Panasonic Energy Corporation Of North America (Pecna) | Controls Engineer | $105,814I-200-26169-031031 Reported wage: $105,814 / year Annualized: $105,814 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Sparks, NV | 06/18/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| Ler Techforce, LLC | Embedded Controls Engineer | $94,000I-200-26170-034787 Reported wage: $94,000 / year Annualized: $94,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 06/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Churchill Technologies, LLC. | Controls Engineer | $138,000I-200-26170-035343 Reported wage: $138,000 / year Annualized: $138,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Grand Haven, MI | 06/19/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Browns Hill Engineering & Controls LLC | Controls Engineer / Programmer | $85,000I-200-26167-019208 Reported wage: $85,000–$87,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Littleton, CO | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nidec Mobility America Corporation | Plc Controls Engineer | $90,000I-200-26167-020268 Reported wage: $90,000–$140,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | St. Charles, IL | 06/16/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| Mariana Minerals Co. | Staff Process Controls Engineer | $190,000I-200-26167-020416 Reported wage: $190,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/16/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| General Motors | Senior Software Controls Engineer | $155,000I-200-26167-020639 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-08-09 Worker positions: 1 | Milford, MI | 06/16/2026 | 08/10/2026 |
| Sar Automation Lp | Senior Controls Engineer | $115,128I-200-26167-021397 Reported wage: $115,128 / year Annualized: $115,128 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-11-01 Worker positions: 1 | Greer, SC | 06/16/2026 | 11/02/2026 |
| Cellink Corporation | Automation & Controls Engineer | $140,000I-200-26167-021555 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Georgetown, TX | 06/16/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| S&T Automation Controls Corp | Controls Engineering | $95,930I-200-26166-014014 Reported wage: $95,930 / year Annualized: $95,930 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling Heights, MI | 06/15/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Cloudbridge Solutions Inc | Automation & Controls Engineer (Bas/Ems) | $107,224I-200-26166-014589 Reported wage: $107,224 / year Annualized: $107,224 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Parsippany, NJ | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Lhp Engineering Solutions LLC | Senior Embedded Controls Engineer | $95,930I-200-26166-015410 Reported wage: $95,930 / year Annualized: $95,930 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 1 | Pontiac, MI | 06/15/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| Dematic Corp. | Controls Engineer | $97,000I-200-26166-015829 Reported wage: $97,000 / year Annualized: $97,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Weslaco, TX | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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