Ford Engineering Director salary
Based on 43 H-1B filings by Ford, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Architectural and Engineering Manager, Manager Hardware Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $145,975 |
| 25th | $161,450 |
| 50th (median) | $172,994 |
| 75th | $192,213 |
| 90th | $217,947 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | $116,050 | $112,179 | $127,837 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $130,021 | $120,300 | $148,408 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $151,154 | $131,891 | $169,300 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $180,720 | $161,450 | $188,614 | 29 |
| FY2026 | $167,398 | $152,569 | $194,012 | 14 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Michigan 30). 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 | too few | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | $166,795 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $188,614 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a engineering director make at Ford?
In H-1B filings, Ford's median base salary for Engineering Director is $172,994; half of filings fall between $161,450 and $192,213. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Ford sponsor H-1B visas for engineering directors?
Yes. Ford filed 43 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 11-9041 (Architectural and Engineering Managers), so this page covers every job title Ford 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