ILLINOISLCA DATA
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salary in Illinois 2026
Based on 1,449 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineer roles in Illinois (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $89K. See national Mechanical Engineer data →
$89K
Median Wage
$79K
25th Pctile
$104K
75th Pctile
1,449
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Illinois
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 331 | 23.3% | ~8% |
| Level II | 687 | 48.3% | ~22% |
| Level III | 263 | 18.5% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 142 | 10.0% | ~67% |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Cities in Illinois
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 145 | $100K |
| Chicago | 125 | $91K |
| Normal | 104 | $109K |
| Lisle | 61 | $102K |
| LISLE | 57 | $82K |
| East Peoria | 38 | $84K |
| Batavia | 37 | $90K |
| Burr Ridge | 35 | $101K |
| Peoria | 34 | $95K |
| Mossville | 31 | $90K |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. | 96 | $105K |
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | 54 | $81K |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 48 | $111K |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 43 | $112K |
| Fermi Research Alliance, LLC | 40 | $90K |
| Caterpillar Inc | 35 | $103K |
| Harvey Nash Inc. | 33 | $87K |
| Gamma Technologies LLC | 32 | $90K |
| Navistar, Inc. | 30 | $107K |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | 28 | $82K |
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Illinois
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 6 | $82K |
| FY2022 | 540 | $90K |
| FY2023 | 444 | $94K |
| FY2024 | 459 | $95K |
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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 Illinois. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.