American Axle & Manufacturing
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 55 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Detroit, MI
At a glance
- American Axle & Manufacturing hires at the expert level. 45% of its filings are Level IV, 2.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 98% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $128,626, median prevailing wage $122,117.
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Percentiles from American Axle & Manufacturing's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What American Axle & Manufacturing hires for
Bar: share of American Axle & Manufacturing's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $123,266 | 21 |
| Engineering Director | $165,419 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at American Axle & Manufacturing.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 35% of filings
Expert · 45% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $145,500 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | $127,926 | 19 |
| Expert · Level IV | $128,456 | 25 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where American Axle & Manufacturing files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $129,313 | 54 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,609 |
| 25th | $119,805 |
| 50th (median) | $128,626 |
| 75th | $154,042 |
| 90th | $176,159 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $104,836 | $92,834 | $127,732 | 28 |
| FY2021 | $104,000 | $93,809 | $127,000 | 33 |
| FY2022 | $117,000 | $107,359 | $145,000 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $119,288 | $112,750 | $129,844 | 38 |
| FY2024 | $137,520 | $119,828 | $155,264 | 27 |
| FY2025 | $126,062 | $119,377 | $146,019 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $140,000 | $128,191 | $159,717 | 19 |
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 American Axle & Manufacturing
American Axle & Manufacturing's filings list its industry as Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3363). Its main U.S. filing address is in Detroit, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Director and Electronics Engineer and the main metro areas are Detroit, MI and Sturgis, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does American Axle & Manufacturing sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. American Axle & Manufacturing filed 55 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 American Axle & Manufacturing pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on American Axle & Manufacturing's H-1B filings is $128,626; half of filings fall between $119,805 and $154,042. Bonus and stock are not included.