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Design Engineer I

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Design Engineer I insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings2,749All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$94,1921,844 eligible salary records
Employer names553Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$79,989–$110,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
0155311466622FY 2016: 555 filings16FY 2017: 401 filings17FY 2018: 272 filings18FY 2019: 254 filings19FY 2020: 264 filings20FY 2021: 196 filings21FY 2022: 175 filings22FY 2023: 142 filings23FY 2024: 159 filings24FY 2025: 190 filings25FY 2026: 141 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*141 filings$103,000 median · n=104

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 1,844 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
75.4%Certified LCAs
Certified2,073 75.4%
Certified - Withdrawn579 21.1%
Withdrawn76 2.8%
Denied21 0.8%

Denominator: all 2,749 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$94,192Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$68,827
25th percentile$79,989
Median (50th)$94,192
75th percentile$110,000
90th percentile$125,000

n=1,844 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

2,749 matching H-1B filings

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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
Goken America, LLCDesign Engineer Iii
$39.93
I-200-26174-041487
Reported wage: $39.93–$46.9 / hour
Annualized: $83,054
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-07-26
Worker positions: 1
per hour
Dublin, OH06/23/202607/27/2026
Trane Technologies Company LLCCompressor Design Engineer Ii
$97,850
I-200-26170-033637
Reported wage: $97,850 / year
Annualized: $97,850
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
La Crosse, WI06/19/202610/01/2026
J.W. Speaker CorporationDesign Engineer Ii
$112,486
I-200-26162-006698
Reported wage: $112,486 / year
Annualized: $112,486
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Germantown, WI06/11/202610/01/2026
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.Design Engineer Iv
$163,057
I-200-26160-997644
Reported wage: $163,057 / year
Annualized: $163,057
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Long Beach, CA06/09/202610/01/2026
Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc.Manufacturing Design Engineer Ii
$95,492.8
I-200-26160-997877
Reported wage: $95,492.8 / year
Annualized: $95,493
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-07-02
Worker positions: 1
per year
Simi Valley, CA06/09/202607/03/2026
Daimler Truck North America, LLCElectric (Hv) Product Design Engineer Iii
$137,248
I-200-26160-997945
Reported wage: $137,248 / year
Annualized: $137,248
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Portland, OR06/09/202610/01/2026
Graphic Controls Acquisition Corp.Design Engineer Ii
$98,392.58
I-200-26159-990670
Reported wage: $98,392.58 / year
Annualized: $98,393
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1
per year
Bristol, CT06/08/202607/06/2026
Delta Flight Products, LLCDfp Mechanical Design Engineer Ii
$102,062.1
I-200-26159-991651
Reported wage: $102,062.1 / year
Annualized: $102,062
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Atlanta, GA06/08/202610/01/2026
Regal Rexnord CorporationDesign Engineer Ii
$97,445
I-200-26156-988035
Reported wage: $97,445 / year
Annualized: $97,445
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Cassville, MO06/05/202610/01/2026
Goken America, LLCDesign Engineer Iii
$39.93
I-200-26155-981041
Reported wage: $39.93–$46.9 / hour
Annualized: $83,054
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1
per hour
Dublin, OH06/04/202607/06/2026
Ballinger CompanyElectrical Design Engineer I
$87,500
I-200-26155-982797
Reported wage: $87,500 / year
Annualized: $87,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Philadelphia, PA06/04/202610/01/2026
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P.Design Engineer I
$90,083.34
I-200-26155-983041
Reported wage: $90,083.34 / year
Annualized: $90,083
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-09-01
Worker positions: 1
per year
Waller, TX06/04/202609/02/2026
Quasistatics Inc.Senior System Design Engineer I
$113,708
I-200-26154-975839
Reported wage: $113,708 / year
Annualized: $113,708
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
West Lafayette, IN06/03/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Design Engineer Ii
$132,379
I-200-26154-977146
Reported wage: $132,379–$188,500 / year
Annualized: $132,379
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
San Jose, CA06/03/202610/01/2026
Agustawestland Philadelphia CorporationAvionics/Electrical Design Engineer Iii
$128,378
I-200-26153-973581
Reported wage: $128,378 / year
Annualized: $128,378
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Philadelphia, PA06/02/202610/01/2026
Daimler Truck North America, LLCElectric (High Voltage) Product Design Engineer Ii
$104,551
I-200-26153-973705
Reported wage: $104,551 / year
Annualized: $104,551
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Portland, OR06/02/202610/01/2026
Mubea North America Shared Services, Inc.Design Engineer Iii
$95,000
I-200-26149-961966
Reported wage: $95,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-05-12
Worker positions: 1
per year
Auburn Hills, MI05/29/202606/05/2026
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.Design Engineer Ii
$121,900
I-200-26148-959741
Reported wage: $121,900 / year
Annualized: $121,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Aliso Viejo, CA05/28/202610/01/2026
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.Design Engineer Iii
$144,225
I-200-26147-954810
Reported wage: $144,225 / year
Annualized: $144,225
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-11-08
Worker positions: 1
per year
Aliso Viejo, CA05/27/202611/09/2026
Molex, LLCDesign Engineer Ii - Kbgfjg104132-3
$95,000
I-200-23090-892455
Reported wage: $95,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2026-09-27
Worker positions: 1
per year
Rochester Hills, MI03/31/202309/28/2023
Group-S LLCMechanical Design Engineer I
$81,500
I-200-26146-947080
Reported wage: $81,500 / year
Annualized: $81,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
New York, NY05/26/202610/01/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCMechanical Design Engineer Ii
$112,100
I-200-26142-943999
Reported wage: $112,100 / year
Annualized: $112,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Irvine, CA05/22/202610/01/2026
Axon Enterprise, Inc.Mechanical Design Engineer Ii
$118,830.96
I-200-26140-933304
Reported wage: $118,830.96 / year
Annualized: $118,831
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Scottsdale, AZ05/20/202610/16/2026
Ballinger CompanyDesign Engineer I
$85,500
I-200-26141-935369
Reported wage: $85,500 / year
Annualized: $85,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Philadelphia, PA05/20/202610/01/2026
En Engineering, LLCDesign Engineer I
$71,157
I-200-26139-926556
Reported wage: $71,157 / year
Annualized: $71,157
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Carmel, IN05/19/202610/01/2026

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.