Motional AD Validation Engineer salary
Based on 28 H-1B filings by Motional AD Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,059 |
| 25th | $123,926 |
| 50th (median) | $156,253 |
| 75th | $199,200 |
| 90th | $237,006 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | $86,278 | $81,806 | $98,857 | 46 |
| FY2022 | $105,789 | $80,933 | $140,000 | 33 |
| FY2023 | $117,000 | $101,442 | $146,933 | 31 |
| FY2024 | $100,547 | $69,285 | $119,517 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $125,424 | $117,811 | $168,204 | 19 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Pennsylvania 10). 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 | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 3 |
| Level III · Experienced | $125,712 | 14 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $180,024 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Motional AD?
In H-1B filings, Motional AD Inc.'s median base salary for Validation Engineer is $156,253; half of filings fall between $123,926 and $199,200. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Motional AD sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Motional AD Inc. filed 28 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 17-2199 (Validation Engineers), so this page covers every job title Motional AD 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