WeRide
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 77 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: San Jose, CA
At a glance
- WeRide hires entry-level. 62% of its filings are Level I, 3.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 74% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $150,000, median prevailing wage $149,365.
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Percentiles from WeRide's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What WeRide hires for
Bar: share of WeRide's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $150,000 | 65 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at WeRide.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 62% of filings
Mid-level · 25% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 3% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $149,334 | 48 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $190,998 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where WeRide files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $150,000 | 77 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $146,307 |
| 25th | $146,307 |
| 50th (median) | $150,000 |
| 75th | $176,130 |
| 90th | $194,584 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $149,000 | $128,750 | $187,750 | 24 |
| FY2021 | $177,500 | $139,250 | $200,000 | 30 |
| FY2022 | $164,965 | $135,000 | $190,000 | 26 |
| FY2023 | $151,629 | $135,000 | $201,364 | 29 |
| FY2024 | $155,000 | $148,950 | $181,166 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $146,654 | $146,307 | $165,000 | 46 |
| FY2026 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $189,000 | 31 |
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 WeRide
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $150,000 | $146.3k–$159.3k | 51 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About WeRide
WeRide'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 Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and HR Specialist and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does WeRide sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. WeRide filed 77 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 WeRide pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on WeRide's H-1B filings is $150,000; half of filings fall between $146,307 and $176,130. Bonus and stock are not included.