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Embedded Software Engineering insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings36All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$132,10133 eligible salary records
Employer names24Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$116,678–$149,718Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2017: 3 filings17FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 6 filings22FY 2023: 2 filings23FY 2024: 8 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$137,743 median · n=8

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 33 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
Embedded Software Engineering Specialist11
$132,101 median · n=11 eligible
Embedded Software Engineering Manager6
$139,443 median · n=5 eligible
Manager, Embedded Software Engineering4
$151,382 median · n=3 eligible
Embedded Software Engineering Architect2
$102,020 median · n=2 eligible
Engineer Senior – Embedded Software Engineering2
$95,500 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Manager, Embedded Software Engineering2
$191,479 median · n=2 eligible
Associate Director, Embedded Software Engineering1
$190,000 median · n=1 eligible
Director Of Embedded Software Engineering Program Management1
— median · n=0 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
Chillicothe, IL7
$132,101 median · n=7 eligible
Novi, MI3
$140,000 median · n=3 eligible
Saginaw, MI3
$103,000 median · n=3 eligible
Waukesha, WI3
$129,772 median · n=2 eligible
Danvers, MASSACHUSETTS2
$190,000 median · n=1 eligible
Mossville, IL2
$119,450 median · n=2 eligible
Wooster, OH2
$95,500 median · n=2 eligible
Blauvelt, NY1
$148,075 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
91.7%Certified LCAs
Certified33 91.7%
Certified - Withdrawn2 5.6%
Withdrawn1 2.8%

Denominator: all 36 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Caterpillar Inc.10
$129,844 median · n=10 eligible
Aries Industries Inc.3
$129,772 median · n=2 eligible
Abiomed, Inc.2
$190,000 median · n=1 eligible
Nexteer Automotive2
$101,500 median · n=2 eligible
Abl Automation, Inc1
$70,000 median · n=1 eligible
Aerco International, Inc.1
$148,075 median · n=1 eligible
Advanced Bionics LLC1
$137,000 median · n=1 eligible
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.1
$153,204 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
$132,101Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$96,800
25th percentile$116,678
Median (50th)$132,101
75th percentile$149,718
90th percentile$167,982

n=33 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

36 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
Caterpillar Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$127,587 /yr

I-200-26174-043226
Reported wage: $127,587–$146,334.72 / year
Annualized: $127,587
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-08-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL06/23/202608/28/2026
Caterpillar IncEmbedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$138,486 /yr

I-200-26163-011676
Reported wage: $138,486–$156,000 / year
Annualized: $138,486
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL06/12/202606/29/2026
Caterpillar IncEmbedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$127,587 /yr

I-200-26159-993376
Reported wage: $127,587–$177,772.62 / year
Annualized: $127,587
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-09-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL06/08/202609/30/2026
Caterpillar IncEmbedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$149,718 /yr

I-200-26098-770350
Reported wage: $149,718–$149,718.01 / year
Annualized: $149,718
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2029-09-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX04/08/202609/08/2026
Cooper Power Systems, LLCEmbedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$160,419.96 /yr

I-200-26099-772671
Reported wage: $160,419.96 / year
Annualized: $160,420
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2029-08-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Franksville, WI04/08/202608/26/2026
Advanced Bionics LLCManager, Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$137,000 /yr

I-200-26076-710361
Reported wage: $137,000–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $137,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-24
Employment end: 2029-08-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Valencia, CA03/17/202608/28/2026
Sensormatic Electronics, LLCEmbedded Software Engineering Manager

Filing details

$139,443 /yr

I-200-26009-547543
Reported wage: $139,443–$239,250.44 / year
Annualized: $139,443
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-16
Employment end: 2029-06-18
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA01/09/202606/19/2026
Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLCEngineer Senior – Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$96,000 /yr

I-200-26006-537398
Reported wage: $96,000–$144,000 / year
Annualized: $96,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-13
Employment end: 2029-07-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Wooster, OH01/06/202607/03/2026
Rheem Manufacturing CompanySenior Manager, Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$159,769 /yr

I-200-25002-588693
Reported wage: $159,769–$228,200 / year
Annualized: $159,769
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-10
Employment end: 2028-06-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Roswell, GA01/02/202506/17/2025
Caterpillar Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$132,101 /yr

I-200-24354-557982
Reported wage: $132,101–$134,783.75 / year
Annualized: $132,101
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-30
Employment end: 2027-12-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL12/19/202412/19/2024
Caterpillar Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$132,101 /yr

I-200-24330-498776
Reported wage: $132,101–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $132,101
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-03
Employment end: 2027-12-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL11/25/202412/16/2024
Aries Industries Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Filing details

$134,543.75 /yr

I-200-24260-339888
Reported wage: $134,543.75 / year
Annualized: $134,544
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-23
Employment end: 2027-09-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Waukesha, WI09/16/202402/07/2025
Aries Industries Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Filing details

$130,625 /yr

I-200-24257-337280
Reported wage: $130,625 / year
Annualized: $130,625
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-16
Employment end: 2027-09-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Waukesha, WI09/13/202402/07/2025
Caterpillar Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$132,101 /yr

I-200-24229-274132
Reported wage: $132,101 / year
Annualized: $132,101
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-23
Employment end: 2027-10-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL08/16/202410/25/2024
Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLCEmbedded Software Engineering Manager

Filing details

$169,873 /yr

I-200-24129-972624
Reported wage: $169,873–$203,896 / year
Annualized: $169,873
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-15
Employment end: 2027-06-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Novi, MI05/08/202406/03/2024
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.Engineer - Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$106,602 /yr

I-200-24123-948839
Reported wage: $106,602 / year
Annualized: $106,602
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-09
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Mill, SC05/02/202410/01/2024
Caterpillar Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Filing details

$126,318 /yr

I-200-24029-674841
Reported wage: $126,318–$130,619.94 / year
Annualized: $126,318
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-05
Employment end: 2027-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL01/29/202402/01/2024
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.Manager Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$153,203.85 /yr

I-200-24011-633238
Reported wage: $153,203.85 / year
Annualized: $153,204
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-19
Employment end: 2027-03-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Detroit, MI01/11/202403/14/2024
Chargepoint, Inc.Director Of Embedded Software Engineering Program Management

Filing details

$228,550 /yr

I-200-23215-235461
Reported wage: $228,550–$315,000 / year
Annualized: $228,550
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-08
Employment end: 2026-08-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Campbell, CA08/03/202308/03/2023
Aerco International, Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor

Filing details

$148,075 /yr

I-200-23199-198134
Reported wage: $148,075–$155,800 / year
Annualized: $148,075
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-25
Employment end: 2026-07-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Blauvelt, NY07/18/202307/19/2023
Schaeffler Transmission LLCEngineer Senior – Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-23159-091130
Reported wage: $95,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-15
Employment end: 2026-07-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Wooster, OH06/08/202307/03/2023
Abl Automation, IncEmbedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-22221-405406
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-08-16
Employment end: 2025-09-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Oak Creek, WI08/09/202209/13/2022
Magic Leap, Inc.Senior Manager, Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$223,188.95 /yr

I-200-22112-099372
Reported wage: $223,188.95 / year
Annualized: $223,189
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-29
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Plantation, FL04/22/202210/01/2022
Fortinet, Inc.Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Filing details

$205,000 /yr

I-200-22074-980107
Reported wage: $205,000–$225,000 / year
Annualized: $205,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-22
Employment end: 2025-03-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA03/15/202203/28/2022
Our Next Energy, Inc.Director, Embedded Software Engineering

Filing details

$130,291 /yr

I-200-22061-946035
Reported wage: $130,291–$205,000 / year
Annualized: $130,291
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-09
Employment end: 2025-03-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Novi, MI03/02/202203/21/2022

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.