Caterpillar Validation Engineer salary
Based on 22 H-1B filings by Caterpillar Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,125 |
| 25th | $91,676 |
| 50th (median) | $93,330 |
| 75th | $126,589 |
| 90th | $127,712 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Illinois 20). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $92,228 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 1 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Caterpillar?
In H-1B filings, Caterpillar Inc.'s median base salary for Validation Engineer is $93,330; half of filings fall between $91,676 and $126,589. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Caterpillar sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Caterpillar Inc. filed 22 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 17-2199 (Validation 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