Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 89 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: San Jose, CA
At a glance
- Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America hires senior. 46% of its filings are Level III, 2.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (21%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $143,715, median prevailing wage $128,690.
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Percentiles from Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America hires for
Bar: share of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (11 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $135,592 | 51 |
| Software Engineer | $171,749 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 9% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 46% of filings
Expert · 26% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $148,482 | 14 |
| Senior · Level III | $131,416 | 32 |
| Expert · Level IV | $147,872 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $171,021 | 29 |
| Detroit, MI | $127,545 | 19 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $124,569 | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $125,454 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,000 |
| 25th | $125,454 |
| 50th (median) | $143,715 |
| 75th | $170,566 |
| 90th | $188,018 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $124,500 | $110,000 | $146,750 | 74 |
| FY2021 | $130,894 | $115,000 | $153,100 | 51 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $100,027 | $145,000 | 85 |
| FY2023 | $142,939 | $113,750 | $151,250 | 36 |
| FY2024 | $139,500 | $117,776 | $164,003 | 52 |
| FY2025 | $154,764 | $133,723 | $172,931 | 42 |
| FY2026 | $133,601 | $124,569 | $157,652 | 47 |
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 Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in San Jose, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mechanical Engineer, Software Engineer and IT Manager and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America filed 89 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 Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America's H-1B filings is $143,715; half of filings fall between $125,454 and $170,566. Bonus and stock are not included.