Eaton
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 232 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Cleveland
- Founded 1911
- 92,000 employees (2022)
- New York Stock Exchange: ETN
At a glance
- Most filed: Electrical Engineer. 44% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and Industrial Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $123,890, median prevailing wage $113,547.
- 3rd among the largest filers in its industry. Eaton's median ($123,890) is below Agility Robotics and Symbotic and above Milwaukee Electric Tool.
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Percentiles from Eaton's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Eaton hires for
Bar: share of Eaton's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 91% of filings (26 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $123,000 | 103 |
| Software Engineer | $127,129 | 33 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,932 | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Eaton.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 15% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 33% of filings
Expert · 32% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $88,000 | 35 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,329 | 46 |
| Senior · Level III | $127,345 | 77 |
| Expert · Level IV | $147,653 | 74 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Eaton vs. industry peers
Eaton$123,890
Milwaukee Electric Tool$112,500
Paccar$111,908
Dematic$107,578
Toyota Material Handling$100,908
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 3339).
Where Eaton files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 8 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $135,000 | 44 |
| Detroit, MI | $139,717 | 23 |
| Sumter, SC | $93,912 | 23 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $125,000 | 21 |
| Denver, CO | $125,000 | 19 |
| Atlanta, GA | $127,500 | 14 |
| Cleveland, OH | $138,118 | 12 |
| El Paso, TX | $100,650 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,100 |
| 25th | $105,375 |
| 50th (median) | $123,890 |
| 75th | $145,073 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $114,308 | $99,546 | $128,903 | 36 |
| FY2021 | $120,000 | $110,000 | $140,000 | 69 |
| FY2022 | $125,000 | $105,579 | $131,917 | 70 |
| FY2023 | $115,000 | $104,000 | $125,000 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $120,000 | $104,000 | $137,878 | 119 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $103,850 | $136,235 | 133 |
| FY2026 | $134,550 | $110,869 | $155,828 | 99 |
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.
Job titles at Eaton
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Engineer | $123,481 | $120k–$139.1k | 22 |
| Electrical Engineer | $85,000 | $80k–$88.5k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Eaton
Eaton's filings list its industry as Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3339). Its main U.S. filing address is in Cleveland, OH and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer and Industrial Engineer and the main metro areas are Raleigh, NC, Detroit, MI and Sumter, SC. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
- Founded
- 1911
- Headquarters
- Cleveland
- Employees
- 92,000 (2022)
- Website
- eaton.com/us/en-us.html
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: ETN
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Eaton sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Eaton filed 232 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 Eaton pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Eaton's H-1B filings is $123,890; half of filings fall between $105,375 and $145,073. Bonus and stock are not included.