OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Thermal Simulation Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsThermal Simulation Engineer insights
Total filings21All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$112,50020 eligible salary records
Employer names14Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$82,437–$140,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*2 filings$150,644 median · n=2
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 20 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Thermal Simulation Engineer11
$101,925 median · n=10 eligible
Senior Thermal Simulation Engineer3
$108,098 median · n=3 eligible
Sr. Thermal Simulation Engineer3
$92,376 median · n=3 eligible
Staff Thermal Simulation Engineer3
$134,784 median · n=3 eligible
Sr. Cfd Thermal Simulation Engineer1
$165,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Secaucus, NJ8
$88,363 median · n=8 eligible
Orlando, FL2
$140,000 median · n=2 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI1
— median · n=0 eligible
Foster City, CA1
$175,157 median · n=1 eligible
Fremont, CA1
$155,000 median · n=1 eligible
Hayward, CA1
$126,131 median · n=1 eligible
Irvine, CA1
$165,000 median · n=1 eligible
Livonia, MI1
$93,850 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.2%Certified LCAs
Certified20 95.2%
Certified - Withdrawn1 4.8%
Denominator: all 21 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Zt Group Int'L, Inc.8
$103,688 median · n=8 eligible
Luminar Technologies, Inc.2
$140,000 median · n=2 eligible
Rivian Automotive LLC2
$129,425 median · n=2 eligible
Valeo North America, Inc.2
$75,100 median · n=2 eligible
Zoox Inc.2
$165,079 median · n=2 eligible
Automotive Lighting, LLC1
— median · n=0 eligible
Alcon Research, LLC1
$108,098 median · n=1 eligible
Farasis Energy Usa Inc.1
$126,131 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$112,500Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$73,150
25th percentile$82,437
Median (50th)$112,500
75th percentile$140,000
90th percentile$156,000
n=20 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
21 matching H-1B filings
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farasis Energy USA Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $126,131I-200-26120-851908 Reported wage: $126,131 / year Annualized: $126,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hayward, CA | 04/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Zoox Inc. | Senior Thermal Simulation Engineer | $175,157I-200-26093-755540 Reported wage: $175,157–$220,000 / year Annualized: $175,157 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Foster City, CA | 04/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Our Next Energy, Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $110,000I-200-25136-984469 Reported wage: $110,000–$130,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-23 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Novi, MI | 05/16/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Simulation Engineer | $130,000I-200-24352-549023 Reported wage: $130,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-26 Employment end: 2028-05-12 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 12/17/2024 | 05/13/2025 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Staff Thermal Simulation Engineer | $140,000I-200-24347-537318 Reported wage: $140,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-19 Employment end: 2027-12-29 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 12/12/2024 | 12/30/2024 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Staff Thermal Simulation Engineer | $134,784I-200-24345-532987 Reported wage: $134,784–$150,000 / year Annualized: $134,784 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-17 Employment end: 2026-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 12/10/2024 | 12/30/2024 |
| Luminar Technologies, Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $140,000I-200-24177-147679 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-02 Employment end: 2027-11-21 Worker positions: 1 | Orlando, FL | 06/25/2024 | 11/22/2024 |
| Zoox Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $155,000I-200-23102-924004 Reported wage: $155,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-18 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 04/11/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. D/B/A Zt Systems | Sr. Thermal Simulation Engineer | $84,349.58I-200-23060-813105 Reported wage: $84,349.58–$104,349.58 / year Annualized: $84,350 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-08 Employment end: 2026-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 03/01/2023 | 08/30/2023 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Simulation Engineer | $92,375.52I-200-23059-811739 Reported wage: $92,375.52–$112,375.52 / year Annualized: $92,376 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-07 Employment end: 2026-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 02/28/2023 | 08/30/2023 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Sr. Cfd Thermal Simulation Engineer | $165,000I-200-22216-396156 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-11 Employment end: 2025-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 08/04/2022 | 08/22/2022 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Senior Thermal Simulation Engineer | $108,098I-200-22116-107021 Reported wage: $108,098 / year Annualized: $108,098 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-03 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lake Forest, CA | 04/26/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Luminar Technologies, Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $140,000I-200-21299-667849 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-11-02 Employment end: 2024-11-21 Worker positions: 1 | Orlando, FL | 10/26/2021 | 11/22/2021 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Senior Thermal Simulation Engineer | $70,000I-200-21050-088112 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-02-26 Employment end: 2024-08-19 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 02/19/2021 | 08/20/2021 |
| Zt Group Int'L Inc | Staff Thermal Simulation Engineer | $115,000I-200-19235-787109 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-09-05 Employment end: 2022-09-09 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NEW JERSEY | 08/29/2019 | 09/09/2019 |
| Valeo North America, Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $76,700I-200-19024-326258 Reported wage: $76,700 / year Annualized: $76,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-02-04 Employment end: 2022-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | Seymour, INDIANA | 01/29/2019 | 07/26/2019 |
| Automotive Lighting, LLC | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $93,000I-200-16076-509380 Reported wage: $93,000 / year Annualized: $93,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2018-11-15 Employment end: 2019-04-01 Worker positions: 1 | Auburn Hills, MI | 03/18/2016 | 04/01/2016 |
| Zt Group Int'L. Inc | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $70,000I-200-18072-813689 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2018-03-19 Employment end: 2021-09-11 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 03/13/2018 | 09/12/2018 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $74,000I-200-17052-412989 Reported wage: $74,000 / year Annualized: $74,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-08 Employment end: 2020-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 03/02/2017 | 09/01/2017 |
| Valeo North America, Inc. | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $73,500I-200-17044-804337 Reported wage: $73,500 / year Annualized: $73,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-02-22 Employment end: 2020-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Seymour, IN | 02/15/2017 | 08/15/2017 |
| Rivian Automotive LLC | Thermal Simulation Engineer | $93,850I-200-16053-250077 Reported wage: $93,850–$105,000 / year Annualized: $93,850 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-02-26 Employment end: 2019-03-07 Worker positions: 1 | Livonia, MI | 02/22/2016 | 03/07/2016 |
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.