A123 Systems
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 32 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Novi, MI
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 81% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $109,457, median prevailing wage $101,275.
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Percentiles from A123 Systems's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 14% of filings
Mid-level · 17% of filings
Senior · 38% of filings
Expert · 31% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | $110,000 | 11 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where A123 Systems files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $109,095 | 29 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,108 |
| 25th | $98,278 |
| 50th (median) | $109,457 |
| 75th | $125,091 |
| 90th | $135,382 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,500 | $81,000 | $105,835 | 40 |
| FY2021 | $90,000 | $81,540 | $98,030 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $110,000 | $90,000 | $112,778 | 21 |
| FY2023 | $119,145 | $115,211 | $130,000 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $111,206 | $103,124 | $121,096 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $109,457 | $102,250 | $118,927 | 23 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About A123 Systems
A123 Systems's filings list its industry as Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3359). Its main U.S. filing address is in Novi, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electrical Engineer, Materials Engineer and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are Detroit, MI and Boston, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does A123 Systems sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. A123 Systems filed 32 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does A123 Systems pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on A123 Systems's H-1B filings is $109,457; half of filings fall between $98,278 and $125,091. Bonus and stock are not included.