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Senior Design Engineer

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Senior Design Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings1,947All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$108,3261,716 eligible salary records
Employer names459Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$87,787–$128,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
078157235314FY 2016: 256 filings16FY 2017: 220 filings17FY 2018: 236 filings18FY 2019: 280 filings19FY 2020: 277 filings20FY 2021: 213 filings21FY 2022: 145 filings22FY 2023: 69 filings23FY 2024: 97 filings24FY 2025: 83 filings25FY 2026: 71 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*71 filings$113,131 median · n=66

*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 · 1,716 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
Senior Design Engineer1,399
$102,660 median · n=1,241 eligible
Senior Design Engineer 1116
$115,000 median · n=97 eligible
Senior Design Engineer 1 - Software71
$139,922 median · n=70 eligible
Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical49
$74,800 median · n=24 eligible
Senior Design Engineer 219
$134,589 median · n=18 eligible
Senior Design Engineer 2 - Software19
$168,065 median · n=18 eligible
Senior Design Engineer Specialist19
$73,994 median · n=18 eligible
Senior Design Engineer 1 - Mechatronics11
$107,365 median · n=11 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
San Jose, CA346
$131,881 median · n=327 eligible
Austin, TX168
$112,970 median · n=144 eligible
Wilton, CT127
$120,000 median · n=124 eligible
San Jose, CALIFORNIA77
$126,565 median · n=61 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI60
$76,000 median · n=33 eligible
Santa Clara, CA43
$112,000 median · n=33 eligible
Farmington Hills, MI36
$108,050 median · n=35 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA34
$112,876 median · n=25 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
89.2%Certified LCAs
Certified1,736 89.2%
Certified - Withdrawn135 6.9%
Withdrawn59 3.0%
Denied17 0.9%

Denominator: all 1,947 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Asml Us, Lp212
$128,288 median · n=200 eligible
Xilinx, Inc.187
$126,122 median · n=180 eligible
Cyient, Inc.166
$64,771 median · n=163 eligible
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.92
$99,664 median · n=71 eligible
Hermes Microvision, Inc.90
$135,000 median · n=80 eligible
Arm, Inc.83
$116,250 median · n=73 eligible
Racar Engineering LLC68
$76,000 median · n=42 eligible
Micron Technology, Inc.51
$135,000 median · n=48 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
$108,326Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$71,489
25th percentile$87,787
Median (50th)$108,326
75th percentile$128,000
90th percentile$142,290

n=1,716 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

1,947 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
Airbus Americas, IncSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$115,000 /yr

I-200-26169-030416
Reported wage: $115,000 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-08-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Wichita, KS06/18/202608/17/2026
Micron Technology, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$157,000 /yr

I-200-26168-024404
Reported wage: $157,000 / year
Annualized: $157,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA06/17/202607/06/2026
Airbus Americas, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$126,313.71 /yr

I-200-26167-018270
Reported wage: $126,313.71 / year
Annualized: $126,314
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Wichita, KS06/16/202610/01/2026
Next Mro, LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$180,000 /yr

I-200-26163-009760
Reported wage: $180,000 / year
Annualized: $180,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Miami Gardens, FL06/12/202606/22/2026
Toogann Technologies, LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$102,000 /yr

I-200-26155-983902
Reported wage: $102,000 / year
Annualized: $102,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Raymond, OH06/04/202607/06/2026
Americold Logistics LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$104,998 /yr

I-200-26154-977060
Reported wage: $104,998–$121,264 / year
Annualized: $104,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA06/03/202609/30/2026
Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$109,002 /yr

I-200-26153-972460
Reported wage: $109,002 / year
Annualized: $109,002
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA06/02/202610/01/2026
Solect Energy Development LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$112,819 /yr

I-200-26147-951947
Reported wage: $112,819 / year
Annualized: $112,819
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Vernon, CT05/27/202606/01/2026
Caterpillar IncSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$125,653 /yr

I-200-26147-954090
Reported wage: $125,653–$133,329.79 / year
Annualized: $125,653
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-07-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Lafayette, IN05/27/202607/30/2026
Molex, LLCSenior Design Engineer - Kbgfjg104132-4

Filing details

$113,000 /yr

I-200-23293-445517
Reported wage: $113,000–$125,000 / year
Annualized: $113,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2026-10-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester Hills, MI10/20/202310/24/2023
North American Lighting, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$110,700 /yr

I-200-26145-945830
Reported wage: $110,700 / year
Annualized: $110,700
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-11-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmington Hills, MI05/25/202611/17/2026
Ag&E Associates, PllcSenior Design Engineer, Precast 10192710

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-26140-931892
Reported wage: $135,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-07-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Naperville, IL05/20/202607/25/2026
Lionbridge Technologies, LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$92,581 /yr

I-200-26139-929256
Reported wage: $92,581–$97,581 / year
Annualized: $92,581
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Seymour, IN05/19/202609/02/2026
Pensa LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$120,349 /yr

I-200-26135-916817
Reported wage: $120,349–$125,000 / year
Annualized: $120,349
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Brooklyn, NY05/15/202610/01/2026
Packiq, LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$88,130 /yr

I-200-26141-936542
Reported wage: $88,130 / year
Annualized: $88,130
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Anderson, SC05/21/202610/01/2026
Packiq, LLCSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$87,173 /yr

I-200-26140-934243
Reported wage: $87,173–$102,000 / year
Annualized: $87,173
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Anderson, SC05/20/202610/01/2026
Caterpillar IncSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$111,675 /yr

I-200-26132-900174
Reported wage: $111,675–$126,598 / year
Annualized: $111,675
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Chillicothe, IL05/12/202610/01/2026
Micron Technology, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$157,000 /yr

I-200-26128-886641
Reported wage: $157,000 / year
Annualized: $157,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA05/08/202606/01/2026
Ficosa North America CorporationSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$97,881.97 /yr

I-200-26128-887065
Reported wage: $97,881.97 / year
Annualized: $97,882
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-10-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Madison Heights, MI05/08/202610/15/2026
Championx Resources, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$93,018 /yr

I-200-26128-889277
Reported wage: $93,018 / year
Annualized: $93,018
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Crowley, TX05/08/202610/01/2026
Parker Hannifin CorporationSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$111,363 /yr

I-200-26126-875622
Reported wage: $111,363–$117,248 / year
Annualized: $111,363
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-13
Employment end: 2029-09-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Macedonia, OH05/06/202609/27/2026
Ficosa North America CorporationSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$97,881.97 /yr

I-200-26128-887006
Reported wage: $97,881.97 / year
Annualized: $97,882
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-10-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Madison Heights, MI05/08/202610/15/2026
Parker Hannifin CorporationSenior Design Engineer

Filing details

$125,183 /yr

I-200-26120-853273
Reported wage: $125,183–$130,000 / year
Annualized: $125,183
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-04-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA04/30/202604/30/2026
Target Enterprise, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$120,182 /yr

I-200-26113-825468
Reported wage: $120,182–$158,000 / year
Annualized: $120,182
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-09-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA04/23/202609/30/2026
Arm, Inc.Senior Design Engineer

Filing details

$186,472 /yr

I-200-26113-827100
Reported wage: $186,472–$231,200 / year
Annualized: $186,472
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-10-17
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/23/202610/18/2026

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.