Kiewit Engineering Group
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 170 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Utility System Construction
- Main U.S. filing address: Omaha, NE
At a glance
- Kiewit Engineering Group hires entry-level. 53% of its filings are Level I, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Civil Engineer. 51% of its filings. After that come Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $104,040, median prevailing wage $85,530.
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Percentiles from Kiewit Engineering Group's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Kiewit Engineering Group hires for
Bar: share of Kiewit Engineering Group's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 97% of filings (15 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $100,039 | 87 |
| Electrical Engineer | $110,000 | 33 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,282 | 18 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Kiewit Engineering Group.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 53% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 20% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $96,075 | 73 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,550 | 31 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | $152,500 | 28 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Kiewit Engineering Group files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas, MO | $107,307 | 69 |
| Denver, CO | $102,637 | 38 |
| Houston, TX | $105,207 | 22 |
| Dallas, TX | $100,056 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,675 |
| 25th | $94,610 |
| 50th (median) | $104,040 |
| 75th | $120,876 |
| 90th | $155,254 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $97,840 | $84,122 | $115,570 | 32 |
| FY2021 | $98,000 | $77,438 | $118,009 | 35 |
| FY2022 | $95,567 | $85,226 | $113,272 | 58 |
| FY2023 | $110,000 | $92,716 | $147,660 | 66 |
| FY2024 | $99,376 | $91,284 | $121,972 | 60 |
| FY2025 | $105,291 | $98,000 | $125,826 | 85 |
| FY2026 | $102,378 | $91,601 | $112,476 | 85 |
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 Kiewit Engineering Group
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geotechnical Engineer | $93,707 | $89.7k–$97.7k | 15 |
| Structural Engineer | $107,000 | $91.7k–$118.9k | 11 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,020 | $100.9k–$106.2k | 10 |
| Overhead Transmission Engineer | $94,292 | $87.7k–$102.8k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Kiewit Engineering Group
Kiewit Engineering Group's filings list its industry as Utility System Construction (Construction sector, NAICS 2371). Its main U.S. filing address is in Omaha, NE and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are Kansas, MO, Denver, CO and Houston, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Kiewit Engineering Group sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kiewit Engineering Group filed 170 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 Kiewit Engineering Group pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Kiewit Engineering Group's H-1B filings is $104,040; half of filings fall between $94,610 and $120,876. Bonus and stock are not included.