Cummins
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 1,593 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Columbus
- Founded 1919
- New York Stock Exchange: CMI
- Includes 3 legal entities
At a glance
- Cummins hires senior. 51% of its filings are Level III, 2.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (21%).
- Most filed: Mechanical Engineer. 36% of its filings. After that come Electrical Engineer and Industrial Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 64% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Cummins's jobs and locations has a median of $95,847.
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Percentiles from Cummins's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Cummins hires for
Bar: share of Cummins's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 84% of filings (46 occupations in total).
Show all 18 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,847 | 570 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,562 | 191 |
| Industrial Engineer | $96,751 | 164 |
| Software Engineer | $112,507 | 160 |
| Logistician | $77,522 | 73 |
| Data Scientist | $95,638 | 47 |
| Accountant | $80,194 | 45 |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,800 | 35 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $104,255 | 32 |
| Engineering Director | $144,248 | 29 |
| Programmer Analyst | $97,614 | 29 |
| Production Manager | $118,560 | 25 |
| IT Manager | $144,352 | 22 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $104,790 | 19 |
| Chemical Engineer | $93,829 | 18 |
| Marketing Manager | $138,466 | 17 |
| Financial Manager | $127,858 | 16 |
| Financial Analyst | $89,565 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Cummins.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 7% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 51% of filings
Expert · 14% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,443 | 81 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $93,351 | 334 |
| Senior · Level III | $108,771 | 592 |
| Expert · Level IV | $125,590 | 160 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Cummins files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 13 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | $99,788 | 946 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,199 | 114 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 | 101 |
| Seymour, IN | $93,288 | 74 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $97,600 | 59 |
| Nashville, TN | $104,790 | 44 |
| Madison, WI | $92,206 | 31 |
| Charleston, SC | $99,944 | 27 |
| Dallas, TX | $92,040 | 27 |
| Atlanta, GA | $81,199 | 18 |
| Detroit, MI | $120,349 | 16 |
| Jamestown, NY | $93,330 | 13 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $97,868 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,186 |
| 25th | $88,800 |
| 50th (median) | $99,079 |
| 75th | $113,360 |
| 90th | $127,379 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,842 | $66,785 | $83,138 | 808 |
| FY2021 | $80,642 | $75,009 | $87,714 | 875 |
| FY2022 | $80,320 | $78,520 | $89,606 | 924 |
| FY2023 | $87,152 | $80,000 | $98,493 | 803 |
| FY2024 | $92,019 | $83,491 | $98,904 | 796 |
| FY2025 | $96,991 | $88,156 | $111,738 | 878 |
| FY2026 | $101,691 | $89,180 | $116,439 | 715 |
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.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | $99,341 | 1,480 |
| Cummins Emission Solutions Inc. | $97,406 | 85 |
| Cummins Filtration Inc. | $94,453 | 28 |
Cummins files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at Cummins
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,507 | $98.9k–$122.1k | 57 |
| Electronic Systems Technical Specialist | $106,434 | $104.6k–$111.6k | 45 |
| Thermal and Fluid Systems Technical Specialist | $103,158 | $92.2k–$110.2k | 44 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $81,068 | $78.1k–$81.5k | 41 |
| Es Product Specialist | $109,734 | $99.1k–$117.7k | 38 |
| Electronic Systems Product Specialist | $104,562 | $99.3k–$108.9k | 35 |
| IT Analyst Senior | $104,458 | $99k–$112.9k | 32 |
| Product Engineering Specialist | $95,892 | $92.2k–$106.9k | 29 |
| Electronic Systems Product Engineer | $92,230 | $86.9k–$97.6k | 24 |
| Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist | $95,847 | $92.2k–$107.2k | 23 |
| Es Technical Specialist | $109,734 | $95.8k–$121.2k | 21 |
| Product Engineer | $83,408 | $81.5k–$85.4k | 21 |
| Financial Analyst | $69,867 | $67.6k–$70.8k | 20 |
| Product Systems Validation Technical Specialist | $103,158 | $92.2k–$109.6k | 20 |
| Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineer | $83,408 | $81.5k–$89.2k | 20 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ce Product Specialist | $95,924 | $92.2k–$112.9k | 16 |
| Electronic Systems Engineer | $95,847 | $86.8k–$96.5k | 16 |
| Sourcing Specialist Senior | $95,392 | $85.7k–$109.4k | 16 |
| Combustion and Emissions Systems Engineer | $83,408 | $81.5k–$91.4k | 15 |
| Corporate Strategy Manager | $115,253 | $115.3k–$129.6k | 15 |
| Electronic Systems Engineer Software | $95,202 | $88k–$95.9k | 15 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Senior | $98,097 | $96.2k–$104.4k | 15 |
| Product Systems Validation Engineer | $83,408 | $81.5k–$95.8k | 15 |
| Site Quality Engineer | $81,493 | $81.1k–$91.9k | 15 |
| IT Applications Analyst Principal | $111,010 | $103.2k–$117.1k | 14 |
| Project Coordinator Procurement | $84,739 | $81.1k–$87.5k | 14 |
| Structural and Dynamic Systems Tech Specialist Analytical | $96,703 | $93.1k–$103.3k | 14 |
| Supply Chain Planner Senior | $86,400 | $77.5k–$91.6k | 14 |
| Financial Analyst Senior | $86,757 | $83.8k–$88.8k | 13 |
| Technical Manager | $144,248 | $144.2k–$144.2k | 13 |
| Electronic Systems Technical Specialist Software | $108,160 | $103.3k–$112.1k | 12 |
| IT Technical Analyst Principal | $115,191 | $110.6k–$124.7k | 12 |
| Esc Technical Specialist | $121,181 | $102.8k–$121.2k | 11 |
| Product Systems Design Engineer | $85,363 | $82.5k–$86.9k | 11 |
| Product Systems Design Engineering Product Specialist | $103,438 | $98.3k–$105.2k | 11 |
| Site Quality Engineer Senior | $93,413 | $92.2k–$98.9k | 11 |
| Data Scientist Senior | $108,337 | $96.2k–$121.2k | 10 |
| Es Product Engineer | $92,230 | $92.2k–$95.8k | 10 |
| Product Manager | $121,805 | $114.3k–$133.6k | 10 |
| Structural and Dynamic Systems Engineer Analytical | $88,569 | $83.4k–$95.8k | 10 |
| Systems Engineering Product Specialist | $101,154 | $93.7k–$106.4k | 10 |
| Technical Project Leader Product Specialist | $112,674 | $102.3k–$121.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Cummins
Cummins's filings list its industry as Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3336). Its main U.S. filing address is in Nashville, TN 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, Electrical Engineer and Industrial Engineer and the main metro areas are Columbus, IN, Minneapolis, MN and Indianapolis, IN. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
- Founded
- 1919
- Headquarters
- Columbus
- Website
- cummins.com
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: CMI
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Cummins sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cummins filed 1,593 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 Cummins pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Cummins's H-1B filings is $99,079; half of filings fall between $88,800 and $113,360. Bonus and stock are not included.