Caterpillar Data Engineer salary
Based on 11 H-1B filings by Caterpillar Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Database Architect, Data Architect
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $130,062 |
| 25th | $137,936 |
| 50th (median) | $147,472 |
| 75th | $158,985 |
| 90th | $160,555 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Illinois 9). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 2 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data engineer make at Caterpillar?
In H-1B filings, Caterpillar Inc.'s median base salary for Data Engineer is $147,472; half of filings fall between $137,936 and $158,985. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Caterpillar sponsor H-1B visas for data engineers?
Yes. Caterpillar Inc. filed 11 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1243 (Database Architects), so this page covers every job title Caterpillar filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology