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Principal Engineer - Mechanical

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Principal Engineer - Mechanical insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings22All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$127,05418 eligible salary records
Employer names8Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$117,250–$133,041Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 4 filings22FY 2023: 3 filings23FY 2024: 6 filings24FY 2025: 2 filings25FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$133,782 median · n=2

*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 · 18 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
Principal Engineer - Mechanical20
$127,054 median · n=16 eligible
Principal Engineer - Mechanical Component1
$113,000 median · n=1 eligible
R&D Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering1
$151,329 median · n=1 eligible

Top 3 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
Farmington Hills, MI13
$127,497 median · n=11 eligible
Washington, MI3
$123,449 median · n=3 eligible
Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN2
$115,500 median · n=1 eligible
Farmington Hlills, MI1
$128,899 median · n=1 eligible
Houston, TX1
$113,000 median · n=1 eligible
Livonia, MICHIGAN1
— median · n=0 eligible
Portage, MI1
$151,329 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
81.8%Certified LCAs
Certified18 81.8%
Certified - Withdrawn3 13.6%
Denied1 4.5%

Denominator: all 22 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us, Inc.8
$118,000 median · n=7 eligible
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLC6
$134,055 median · n=5 eligible
Bcs Automotive Interface Solutions Us, LLC3
$115,500 median · n=1 eligible
Capri Usa Group Inc.2
$133,782 median · n=2 eligible
Stryker Corporation1
$151,329 median · n=1 eligible
Vetco Gray, LLC1
$113,000 median · n=1 eligible
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us LLC1
$126,611 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
$127,054Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$115,350
25th percentile$117,250
Median (50th)$127,054
75th percentile$133,041
90th percentile$140,067

n=18 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

22 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
Capri USA Group Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$140,067.2 /yr

I-200-26120-852745
Reported wage: $140,067.2 / year
Annualized: $140,067
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI04/30/202606/22/2026
Capri USA Group Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$127,496.96 /yr

I-200-26120-853088
Reported wage: $127,496.96 / year
Annualized: $127,497
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI04/30/202606/22/2026
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$126,611 /yr

I-200-25100-851372
Reported wage: $126,611 / year
Annualized: $126,611
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-17
Employment end: 2028-08-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Washington, MI04/10/202508/08/2025
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$134,055 /yr

I-200-24276-381165
Reported wage: $134,055 / year
Annualized: $134,055
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-09
Employment end: 2028-01-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI10/02/202401/24/2025
Stryker CorporationR&D Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

Filing details

$151,329 /yr

I-200-24257-338005
Reported wage: $151,329–$161,329 / year
Annualized: $151,329
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-20
Employment end: 2028-02-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Portage, MI09/13/202402/15/2025
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$140,067 /yr

I-200-24101-873636
Reported wage: $140,067 / year
Annualized: $140,067
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-17
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI04/10/202404/29/2024
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$140,067 /yr

I-200-24087-833006
Reported wage: $140,067 / year
Annualized: $140,067
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-10
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI03/27/202404/29/2024
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$134,055 /yr

I-200-24087-832920
Reported wage: $134,055 / year
Annualized: $134,055
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-03
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI03/27/202404/29/2024
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$126,472 /yr

I-200-24087-834034
Reported wage: $126,472 / year
Annualized: $126,472
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-03
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI03/27/202404/29/2024
Zf Active Safety And Electronics Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$127,496 /yr

I-200-24079-813465
Reported wage: $127,496 / year
Annualized: $127,496
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-26
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI03/19/202404/29/2024
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$128,899.26 /yr

I-200-23153-073111
Reported wage: $128,899.26 / year
Annualized: $128,899
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.

Farmington Hlills, MI06/02/202310/01/2023
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us, Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$114,999.99 /yr

I-200-22308-569996
Reported wage: $114,999.99 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-14
Employment end: 2026-03-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI11/04/202203/19/2023
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us, Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$114,999.99 /yr

I-200-22307-566326
Reported wage: $114,999.99 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-04
Employment end: 2026-03-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI11/03/202203/19/2023
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us, Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$115,500 /yr

I-200-22206-374109
Reported wage: $115,500 / year
Annualized: $115,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-08-01
Employment end: 2025-08-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Washington, MI07/25/202208/08/2022
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us, Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-22192-342849
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-07-18
Employment end: 2025-07-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI07/11/202207/25/2022
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us, Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$123,449 /yr

I-200-22103-064772
Reported wage: $123,449 / year
Annualized: $123,449
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-20
Employment end: 2025-04-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Washington, MI04/13/202204/22/2022
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$117,000 /yr

I-200-22005-808642
Reported wage: $117,000 / year
Annualized: $117,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-01-12
Employment end: 2025-01-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI01/05/202201/12/2022
Zf Passive Safety Systems Us Inc.Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$118,000 /yr

I-200-20268-843344
Reported wage: $118,000 / year
Annualized: $118,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-10-01
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI09/24/202010/01/2020
Bcs Automotive Interface Solutions Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$115,500 /yr

I-200-19239-181297
Reported wage: $115,500–$115,500 / year
Annualized: $115,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-09-03
Employment end: 2022-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN08/27/201909/09/2019
Bcs Automotive Interface Solutions Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$115,500 /yr

I-200-19218-703474
Reported wage: $115,500–$115,500 / year
Annualized: $115,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-08-12
Employment end: 2022-08-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN08/06/201908/12/2019
Bcs Automotive Interface Solutions Us, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$115,500 /yr

I-200-18352-486918
Reported wage: $115,500–$115,500 / year
Annualized: $115,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2018-12-26
Employment end: 2022-01-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Livonia, MICHIGAN12/18/201801/07/2019
Vetco Gray, LLCPrincipal Engineer - Mechanical Component

Filing details

$113,000 /yr

I-200-18043-114603
Reported wage: $113,000 / year
Annualized: $113,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-02-21
Employment end: 2021-08-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX02/14/201808/10/2018

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.