Robert Bosch
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 218 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Gerlingen, Stuttgart
- Founded 1886
- 413,000 employees (2025)
At a glance
- Robert Bosch hires at the expert level. 62% of its filings are Level IV, 3.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 54% of its filings. After that come Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 84% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $141,039, median prevailing wage $127,754.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. Robert Bosch's median ($141,039) is above Valeo North America.
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Percentiles from Robert Bosch's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Robert Bosch hires for
Bar: share of Robert Bosch's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (16 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $142,000 | 117 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $132,000 | 41 |
| Electrical Engineer | $146,003 | 21 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $150,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Robert Bosch.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 62% 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 | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $137,632 | 41 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,785 | 36 |
| Expert · Level IV | $143,337 | 134 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Robert Bosch vs. industry peers
Robert Bosch$141,039
Valeo North America$125,300
ZF Active Safety$122,210
Aptiv US Services General Partnership$121,930
BorgWarner PDS (USA)$117,853
HL Mando America$117,853
Magna Electronics$113,547
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 3363).
Where Robert Bosch files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $139,000 | 171 |
| San Jose, CA | $175,000 | 23 |
| Chicago, IL | $141,140 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $114,691 |
| 25th | $130,361 |
| 50th (median) | $141,039 |
| 75th | $150,631 |
| 90th | $160,300 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $106,850 | $89,150 | $121,344 | 189 |
| FY2021 | $110,138 | $93,099 | $121,523 | 137 |
| FY2022 | $121,500 | $105,000 | $131,000 | 185 |
| FY2023 | $130,000 | $117,628 | $139,050 | 177 |
| FY2024 | $131,688 | $122,135 | $141,850 | 127 |
| FY2025 | $140,340 | $128,633 | $149,971 | 126 |
| FY2026 | $142,894 | $133,296 | $152,675 | 92 |
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 Robert Bosch
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $141,278 | $138k–$148.5k | 55 |
| Software Engineer | $114,691 | $107.2k–$118k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Robert Bosch
Robert Bosch's filings list its industry as Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3363). Its main U.S. filing address is in Farmington Hills, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Detroit, MI, San Jose, CA and Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1886
- Headquarters
- Gerlingen, Stuttgart
- Employees
- 413,000 (2025)
- Website
- bosch.com
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Robert Bosch sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Robert Bosch filed 218 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 Robert Bosch pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Robert Bosch's H-1B filings is $141,039; half of filings fall between $130,361 and $150,631. Bonus and stock are not included.