CHICAGOLCA DATA
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salary in Chicago 2026
Based on 200 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineer roles in Chicago (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $88K. See national Mechanical Engineer data →
$88K
Median Wage
$78K
25th Pctile
$105K
75th Pctile
200
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown, Chicago
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 59 | 29.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 96 | 48.2% | ~22% |
| Level III | 26 | 13.1% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 18 | 9.0% | ~67% |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Employers in Chicago
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | 15 | $92K |
| Google LLC | 7 | $150K |
| ALTAIR PRODUCTDESIGN, INC. | 5 | $83K |
| Hydro, Inc. | 5 | $95K |
| M-E Engineers, Inc. | 5 | $84K |
| Environmental Systems Design, Inc. | 4 | $64K |
| TAAL TECHNOLOGIES INC | 4 | $77K |
| Golden Star Inc | 4 | $83K |
| Thinkbox312, Inc. | 3 | $73K |
| Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc. | 3 | $77K |
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Filings Trend, Chicago
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $98K |
| FY2022 | 65 | $88K |
| FY2023 | 34 | $95K |
| FY2024 | 55 | $93K |
| FY2025 | 38 | $100K |
| FY2026 | 7 | $115K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Chicago. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.