McDermott
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 21 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Houston, TX
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Percentiles from McDermott's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 5% of filings
Mid-level · 10% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 76% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | $180,284 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where McDermott files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $165,269 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $131,040 |
| 25th | $142,800 |
| 50th (median) | $156,270 |
| 75th | $201,400 |
| 90th | $222,569 |
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.
About McDermott
McDermott's filings list its industry as Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5413). Its main U.S. filing address is in Houston, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Systems Engineer / Architect, Civil Engineer and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are Houston, TX and Beaumont, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does McDermott sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. McDermott filed 21 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 McDermott pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on McDermott's H-1B filings is $156,270; half of filings fall between $142,800 and $201,400. Bonus and stock are not included.