WSP
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 575 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
- Includes 2 legal entities
At a glance
- Most filed: Civil Engineer. 49% of its filings. After that come Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 84% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $104,000, median prevailing wage $92,269.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. WSP's median ($104,000) is below Honeywell International and above HDR Engineering.
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Percentiles from WSP's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What WSP hires for
Bar: share of WSP's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 87% of filings (33 occupations in total).
Show all 10 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $99,778 | 279 |
| Electrical Engineer | $112,626 | 58 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,924 | 36 |
| Transportation Planner | $93,496 | 24 |
| Engineering Director | $211,599 | 23 |
| Environmental Engineer | $107,078 | 23 |
| Architect | $85,852 | 16 |
| Construction Manager | $127,504 | 15 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,007 | 13 |
| Environmental Scientist | $96,491 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at WSP.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 26% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $80,808 | 148 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,530 | 196 |
| Senior · Level III | $121,139 | 130 |
| Expert · Level IV | $139,298 | 101 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
WSP vs. industry peers
Honeywell International$155,125
WSP$104,000
HDR Engineering$101,202
AECOM Technical Services$97,865
Stantec Consulting Services$97,479
L&T Technology Services$93,018
VAStek$87,360
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5413).
Where WSP files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 18 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $118,972 | 52 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,057 | 34 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,701 | 32 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,693 | 28 |
| Atlanta, GA | $97,427 | 25 |
| Washington, DC | $106,517 | 25 |
| Chicago, IL | $104,489 | 24 |
| Austin, TX | $102,455 | 22 |
| Houston, TX | $101,531 | 20 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $97,710 | 20 |
| San Francisco, CA | $123,178 | 18 |
| Denver, CO | $121,933 | 15 |
| Miami, FL | $94,765 | 14 |
| Baltimore, MD | $121,726 | 13 |
| Boston, MA | $118,668 | 11 |
| Detroit, MI | $118,602 | 11 |
| Raleigh, NC | $84,240 | 11 |
| St. Louis, MO | $81,120 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,646 |
| 25th | $86,029 |
| 50th (median) | $104,000 |
| 75th | $125,924 |
| 90th | $151,690 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,593 | $71,635 | $91,551 | 144 |
| FY2021 | $84,989 | $75,400 | $104,915 | 139 |
| FY2022 | $87,318 | $80,018 | $110,011 | 198 |
| FY2023 | $91,562 | $81,890 | $104,832 | 175 |
| FY2024 | $93,621 | $81,411 | $115,003 | 221 |
| FY2025 | $100,848 | $83,744 | $121,829 | 311 |
| FY2026 | $109,782 | $89,003 | $130,156 | 264 |
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.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WSP USA Inc. | $104,000 | 471 |
| Wsp Usa Buildings Inc. | $103,054 | 104 |
WSP files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at WSP
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineer | $98,174 | $84k–$120k | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $90,896 | $79.3k–$104.3k | 44 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $94,245 | $82k–$117.9k | 26 |
| Electrical Engineer | $94,224 | $88k–$117k | 23 |
| Water Resources Engineer | $92,414 | $84.4k–$121.3k | 22 |
| Traffic Engineer | $90,938 | $88.4k–$105.2k | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93,912 | $77.6k–$116.4k | 15 |
| Transportation Planner | $91,978 | $77.6k–$122.5k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About WSP
WSP's filings list its industry as Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5413). Its main U.S. filing address is in New York, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. WSP filed 575 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 WSP pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on WSP's H-1B filings is $104,000; half of filings fall between $86,029 and $125,924. Bonus and stock are not included.