Traton R&D
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 53 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Lisle, IL
At a glance
- Traton R&D hires at the expert level. 80% of its filings are Level IV, 4.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 98% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $143,304, median prevailing wage $125,362.
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Percentiles from Traton R&D's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Traton R&D hires for
Bar: share of Traton R&D's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $140,222 | 24 |
| Software Engineer | $146,185 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Traton R&D.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 9% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 11% of filings
Expert · 80% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | $149,089 | 36 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Traton R&D files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $145,046 | 46 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $123,252 |
| 25th | $135,200 |
| 50th (median) | $143,304 |
| 75th | $161,460 |
| 90th | $171,600 |
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 Traton R&D
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer Senior | $142,400 | $138.5k–$148.7k | 16 |
| Product Engineer | $164,950 | $148.3k–$167.2k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Traton R&D
Traton R&D'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 Lisle, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2025 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mechanical Engineer, Software Engineer and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI and South Bend, IN. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Traton R&D sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Traton R&D filed 53 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 Traton R&D pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Traton R&D's H-1B filings is $143,304; half of filings fall between $135,200 and $161,460. Bonus and stock are not included.