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Design Lead Engineer

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Design Lead Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings20All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$122,00019 eligible salary records
Employer names11Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$105,000–$137,355Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 3 filings22FY 2023: 6 filings23FY 2024: 3 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$144,841 median · n=1

*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
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 19 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
Asic Physical Design Lead Engineer5
$102,000 median · n=5 eligible
Battery Design Lead Engineer3
$105,000 median · n=3 eligible
Physical Design Lead Engineer3
$150,000 median · n=3 eligible
Battery Pack Design Lead Engineer2
$128,154 median · n=2 eligible
Design Lead Engineer2
$144,124 median · n=2 eligible
Design Lead Engineer - Ultium Battery Modules1
$122,000 median · n=1 eligible
Hw Design Lead Engineer1
— median · n=0 eligible
Powertrain Systems Design Lead Engineer1
$117,800 median · n=1 eligible

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
Warren, MI4
$105,000 median · n=4 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI3
$125,004 median · n=3 eligible
Austin, TX2
$97,500 median · n=2 eligible
Sacramento, CA2
$144,124 median · n=2 eligible
San Jose, CA2
$116,500 median · n=2 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA2
$147,500 median · n=2 eligible
Fremont, CA1
$180,000 median · n=1 eligible
Jackson, WY1
$90,000 median · n=1 eligible

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
95.0%Certified LCAs
Certified19 95.0%
Certified - Withdrawn1 5.0%

Denominator: all 20 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
General Motors Company4
$105,000 median · n=4 eligible
Synapse Design Automation Inc.3
$150,000 median · n=3 eligible
Fca Us LLC2
$128,154 median · n=2 eligible
Leadic Design Usa LLC2
$116,500 median · n=2 eligible
Leadsoc Technologies Usa LLC2
$97,500 median · n=2 eligible
Siemens Mobility, Inc.2
$144,124 median · n=2 eligible
Aptamitra Usa Consulting LLC1
$90,000 median · n=1 eligible
Consulting Engineers Group, Inc1
$115,000 median · n=1 eligible

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
$122,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$99,600
25th percentile$105,000
Median (50th)$122,000
75th percentile$137,355
90th percentile$153,000

n=19 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

20 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Marelli North America, Inc.Hw Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-23311-484205
Reported wage: $160,000–$165,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-18
Employment end: 2026-11-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Southfield, MI11/07/202311/13/2023
Siemens Mobility, Inc.Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$144,841 /yr

I-200-25310-381694
Reported wage: $144,841 / year
Annualized: $144,841
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2029-04-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sacramento, CA11/06/202504/29/2026
Nextracker LLCSr. Mechanical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$180,000 /yr

I-200-25112-890597
Reported wage: $180,000–$215,000 / year
Annualized: $180,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-29
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fremont, CA04/22/202510/01/2025
Consulting Engineers Group, IncSolar Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$115,000 /yr

I-200-25108-880535
Reported wage: $115,000 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-25
Employment end: 2026-08-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeville, MN04/18/202509/05/2025
Siemens Mobility, Inc.Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$143,406.9 /yr

I-200-24309-451300
Reported wage: $143,406.9 / year
Annualized: $143,407
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-12
Employment end: 2028-02-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sacramento, CA11/04/202402/11/2025
Aptamitra USA Consulting LLCAsic Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-24167-116008
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-24
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jackson, WY06/15/202410/01/2024
Fca Us LLCBattery Pack Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$131,304 /yr

I-200-24122-944294
Reported wage: $131,304 / year
Annualized: $131,304
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-08
Employment end: 2027-09-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Auburn Hills, MI05/01/202409/24/2024
Synapse Design Automation Inc.Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$165,000 /yr

I-200-23360-592672
Reported wage: $165,000 / year
Annualized: $165,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-03
Employment end: 2026-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sunnyvale, CA12/26/202301/01/2024
General Motors CompanyBattery Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$105,000 /yr

I-200-23171-127545
Reported wage: $105,000 / year
Annualized: $105,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-27
Employment end: 2026-10-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Warren, MI06/20/202310/23/2023
Leadic Design USA LLCAsic Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$131,000 /yr

I-200-23160-094815
Reported wage: $131,000 / year
Annualized: $131,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-16
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA06/09/202310/01/2023
Leadsoc Technologies USA LLCAsic Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$87,000 /yr

I-200-23158-087086
Reported wage: $87,000 / year
Annualized: $87,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-14
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Austin, TX06/07/202310/01/2023
Leadic Design USA LLCAsic Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$102,000 /yr

I-200-23158-087119
Reported wage: $102,000 / year
Annualized: $102,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-14
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA06/07/202310/01/2023
Leadsoc Technologies USA LLCAsic Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$108,000 /yr

I-200-23154-076436
Reported wage: $108,000 / year
Annualized: $108,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-09
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Austin, TX06/03/202310/01/2023
General Motors CompanyBattery Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$105,000 /yr

I-200-23152-068340
Reported wage: $105,000 / year
Annualized: $105,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-08
Employment end: 2026-10-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Warren, MI06/01/202310/23/2023
General Motors CompanyDesign Lead Engineer - Ultium Battery Modules

Filing details

$122,000 /yr

I-200-22106-076721
Reported wage: $122,000 / year
Annualized: $122,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-22
Employment end: 2025-05-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Warren, MI04/16/202205/23/2022
Fca Us LLCBattery Pack Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$125,004 /yr

I-200-22060-940177
Reported wage: $125,004 / year
Annualized: $125,004
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-08
Employment end: 2025-03-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Auburn Hills, MI03/01/202203/02/2022
Valeo Kapec North America, Inc.Powertrain Systems Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$117,800 /yr

I-200-22049-914479
Reported wage: $117,800 / year
Annualized: $117,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-02-28
Employment end: 2025-02-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Auburn Hills, MI02/18/202202/21/2022
General Motors CompanyBattery Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$105,000 /yr

I-200-21183-441608
Reported wage: $105,000 / year
Annualized: $105,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-07-12
Employment end: 2024-08-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Warren, MI07/02/202108/09/2021
Synapse Design Automation Inc.Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-21176-425757
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-07-01
Employment end: 2024-06-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sunnyvale, CA06/24/202106/30/2021
Synapse Design Automation Inc.Physical Design Lead Engineer

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-21176-425760
Reported wage: $150,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-07-01
Employment end: 2024-06-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Santa Clara, CA06/24/202106/30/2021

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.