Caterpillar Industrial Engineer salary
Based on 28 H-1B filings by Caterpillar Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,399 |
| 25th | $95,118 |
| 50th (median) | $96,159 |
| 75th | $119,517 |
| 90th | $131,872 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $93,101 | $90,709 | $105,000 | 17 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2025 | $102,887 | $95,118 | $119,517 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $95,451 | $94,666 | $111,306 | 12 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Illinois 23). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | $95,451 | 13 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $123,979 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a industrial engineer make at Caterpillar?
In H-1B filings, Caterpillar Inc.'s median base salary for Industrial Engineer is $96,159; half of filings fall between $95,118 and $119,517. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Caterpillar sponsor H-1B visas for industrial engineers?
Yes. Caterpillar Inc. filed 28 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 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers), 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