Mechanical Engineer salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Based on 58 certified H-1B filings in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Louisville, Jeffersonville, Shepherdsville, Simpsonville.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $78,000 |
| 25th | $85,010 |
| 50th (median) | $87,901 |
| 75th | $109,575 |
| 90th | $146,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $73,591 | $73,590 | $75,000 | 53 |
| FY2021 | $73,174 | $72,447 | $80,639 | 40 |
| FY2022 | $74,797 | $72,447 | $99,750 | 33 |
| FY2023 | $74,797 | $74,797 | $86,800 | 36 |
| FY2024 | $75,775 | $75,775 | $96,044 | 47 |
| FY2025 | $85,010 | $85,010 | $105,295 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $87,901 | $87,901 | $120,782 | 23 |
Cost of living
Louisville/Jefferson County's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $87,901 is worth about $94,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Louisville/Jefferson County = 93.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY area earned a median of $99,290 in May 2025 (1,320 employed). The H-1B median here is $87,901, 11% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Mahindra | $85,010 | 26 |
| Haier Us Appliance Solutions | too few | 9 |
| Kentuckiana Curb Company | too few | 4 |
| Vogt Power International | too few | 4 |
| Rivian | too few | 2 |
| Arvato | too few | 2 |
| Jeffersonville PVcells | too few | 2 |
| Technosoft Services | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $72,180 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $87,901 | 31 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | $135,950 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $69,930 | $72,180 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,010 | $87,901 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $119,163 | $135,950 | 12 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.