General Motors Company Mechanical Engineer salary
Based on 340 H-1B filings by General Motors Company, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $111,333 |
| 25th | $122,006 |
| 50th (median) | $131,382 |
| 75th | $145,000 |
| 90th | $162,508 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $100,655 | $94,321 | $110,371 | 107 |
| FY2021 | $105,753 | $98,446 | $115,000 | 216 |
| FY2022 | $110,000 | $103,000 | $118,145 | 220 |
| FY2023 | $114,598 | $105,000 | $124,562 | 100 |
| FY2024 | $120,152 | $112,011 | $132,564 | 234 |
| FY2025 | $128,805 | $120,129 | $140,324 | 226 |
| FY2026 | $139,111 | $125,798 | $158,396 | 114 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Michigan 298). 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 | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | $120,000 | 73 |
| Level III · Experienced | $121,881 | 62 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $138,872 | 200 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make at General Motors Company?
In H-1B filings, General Motors Company's median base salary for Mechanical Engineer is $131,382; half of filings fall between $122,006 and $145,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does General Motors Company sponsor H-1B visas for mechanical engineers?
Yes. General Motors Company filed 340 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 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers), so this page covers every job title General Motors Company 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