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Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Lead Mechanical Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings148All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$110,000127 eligible salary records
Employer names98Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$95,000–$136,095Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
06121825FY 2016: 11 filings16FY 2017: 10 filings17FY 2018: 4 filings18FY 2019: 18 filings19FY 2020: 13 filings20FY 2021: 8 filings21FY 2022: 22 filings22FY 2023: 13 filings23FY 2024: 16 filings24FY 2025: 17 filings25FY 2026: 16 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*16 filings$154,806 median · n=14

*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 · 127 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
89.9%Certified LCAs
Certified133 89.9%
Certified - Withdrawn8 5.4%
Denied5 3.4%
Withdrawn2 1.4%

Denominator: all 148 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
$110,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$78,400
25th percentile$95,000
Median (50th)$110,000
75th percentile$136,095
90th percentile$166,878

n=127 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

148 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
Wsp USA Buildings Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$165,006.4
I-200-26168-026446
Reported wage: $165,006.4 / year
Annualized: $165,006
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1
per year
Herndon, VA06/17/202607/06/2026
Schlumberger Technology CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer
$143,000
I-200-26163-009880
Reported wage: $143,000–$158,000 / year
Annualized: $143,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-09-01
Worker positions: 1
per year
Rosharon, TX06/12/202609/02/2026
Cyan Robotics, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$215,000
I-200-26152-968993
Reported wage: $215,000–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $215,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Venice, CA06/01/202609/17/2026
Airspace Experience Technologies IncLead Mechanical Engineer& Uas Integration Engineer
$100,000
I-200-26140-933439
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Detroit, MI05/20/202610/01/2026
Puff CorpLead Mechanical Engineer
$172,639.99
I-200-26126-876868
Reported wage: $172,639.99–$172,640 / year
Annualized: $172,640
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-13
Employment end: 2027-08-29
Worker positions: 1
per year
Los Angeles, CA05/06/202608/30/2026
Puff CorpLead Mechanical Engineer
$172,639.99
I-200-26119-850009
Reported wage: $172,639.99–$172,640 / year
Annualized: $172,640
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2027-08-29
Worker positions: 1
per year
Los Angeles, CA04/29/202608/30/2026
Tic - The Industrial CompanyLead Mechanical Engineer
$149,611.28
I-200-26104-791547
Reported wage: $149,611.28 / year
Annualized: $149,611
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-04-22
Worker positions: 1
per year
Houston, TX04/14/202604/23/2026
Jl Mag (U.S.A.) IncSenior Lead Mechanical Engineer
$61
I-200-26104-793910
Reported wage: $61 / hour
Annualized: $126,880
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per hour
Ontario, CA04/14/202610/01/2026
Cyan Robotics, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$215,000
I-200-26103-786596
Reported wage: $215,000–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $215,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-20
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Venice, CA04/13/202609/17/2026
Caresoft Global Technologies IncLead Mechanical Engineer
$94,255
I-200-26100-779625
Reported wage: $94,255 / year
Annualized: $94,255
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-17
Employment end: 2029-04-23
Worker positions: 1
per year
Assumption, IL04/10/202604/24/2026
Caresoft Global Technologies IncLead Mechanical Engineer
$95,828
I-200-26100-780110
Reported wage: $95,828 / year
Annualized: $95,828
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-17
Employment end: 2029-04-19
Worker positions: 1
per year
New Holland, PA04/10/202604/20/2026
Cyan Robotics, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$215,000
I-200-26098-770609
Reported wage: $215,000–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $215,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Venice, CA04/08/202609/17/2026
Cyan Robotics, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$215,000
I-200-26098-771571
Reported wage: $215,000–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $215,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Venice, CA04/08/202609/17/2026
Caresoft Global Technologies IncLead Mechanical Engineer
$111,460
I-200-26075-704732
Reported wage: $111,460 / year
Annualized: $111,460
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-23
Employment end: 2029-03-22
Worker positions: 1
per year
Warren, MI03/16/202603/23/2026
Hyper Solutions, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$160,000
I-200-26065-686066
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-13
Employment end: 2029-03-31
Worker positions: 1
per year
Henrico, VA03/06/202604/01/2026
Eaton CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer
$119,000
I-200-26022-578719
Reported wage: $119,000 / year
Annualized: $119,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-28
Employment end: 2029-04-10
Worker positions: 1
per year
Southfield, MI01/21/202604/11/2026
Amor Fati Industries Inc.Founding Lead Mechanical Engineer
$175,157
I-200-25237-264985
Reported wage: $175,157–$212,500 / year
Annualized: $175,157
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-02
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Sausalito, CA08/25/202510/01/2025
Markem-Imaje CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer - Kbgfjg105012-6
$140,000
I-200-25211-209086
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-06
Employment end: 2028-08-24
Worker positions: 1
per year
Keene, NH07/30/202508/25/2025
Tbc - The Boring CompanyLead Mechanical Engineer
$107,598
I-200-22032-867427
Reported wage: $107,598–$129,375 / year
Annualized: $107,598
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-15
Employment end: 2025-02-06
Worker positions: 1
per year
Pflugerville, TX01/31/202202/07/2022
Maxcess International CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer
$67,018
I-200-25155-050981
Reported wage: $67,018–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $67,018
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-11
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Oklahoma City, OK06/04/202510/01/2025
Eaton CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer
$114,330
I-200-25142-008512
Reported wage: $114,330 / year
Annualized: $114,330
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Moon Township, PA05/22/202510/01/2025
Lancer CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer
$110,000
I-200-25136-984821
Reported wage: $110,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-23
Employment end: 2028-06-01
Worker positions: 1
per year
San Antonio, TX05/16/202506/02/2025
P-Q Controls, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$114,000
I-200-25133-969547
Reported wage: $114,000 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-20
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1
per year
Bristol, CT05/13/202510/01/2025
Eaton CorporationLead Mechanical Engineer
$134,808.84
I-200-25133-969754
Reported wage: $134,808.84 / year
Annualized: $134,809
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-20
Employment end: 2028-09-22
Worker positions: 1
per year
Raleigh, NC05/13/202509/23/2025
Swish Robotics, Inc.Lead Mechanical Engineer
$140,000
I-200-25125-940034
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-12
Employment end: 2028-05-12
Worker positions: 1
per year
San Francisco, CA05/05/202505/13/2025

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.