Archer Aviation H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Archer Aviation sponsors H-1B workers. Across 91 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $190,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Archer Aviation filed 91 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 5 states between Jul 2025 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $190,000.
- Median offered wage
- $190,000
- Certified filings
- 91
- Work locations
- 5 states
- Distinct roles
- 88
Most-filed roles at Archer Aviation
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Battery Controls Engineer | 2 | $197,223 |
| Sr. Staff Program Manager, Air Vehicle Integration | 2 | $204,250 |
| Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer | 2 | $128,250 |
| Battery Controls Integration Engineer | 1 | $139,443 |
| Bms Simulation Engineer | 1 | $159,890 |
| Cabin Noise & Vibration Staff Engineer | 1 | $187,782 |
| Charge Control Unit Aerospace Embedded Software Manager | 1 | $216,000 |
| Development Test Engineer, Engine | 1 | $158,995 |
| Ecs Electrical Hv Integrator Engineer | 1 | $217,630 |
| Electric Engine Software Engineer¿ | 1 | $264,514 |
| Electrical Engineer, Power Electroincs | 1 | $159,890 |
| Hardware Test Development Engineer | 1 | $131,100 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 8 | $137,750 |
| Level II — qualified | 19 | $175,750 |
| Level III — experienced | 23 | $188,760 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 41 | $209,000 |
Where Archer Aviation hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 86 | $189,609 |
| Georgia | 2 | $184,034 |
| Michigan | 1 | $180,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $190,591 |
| Washington | 1 | $266,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Thermal Engineer, Propulsion | San Jose, California | $152,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Principal Business Intelligence Engineer | Issaquah, Washington | $266,000 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Sr. Staff Battery Engineer | San Jose, California | $197,780 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Staff DFM Engineer | San Jose, California | $237,500 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Staff Vehicle Simulation Engineer - Modeling & Simulation | San Jose, California | $213,520 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Cabin Noise & Vibration Staff Engineer | San Jose, California | $187,782 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Battery Controls Integration Engineer | San Jose, California | $139,443 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Staff Test Engineer, Electrical | San Jose, California | $199,500 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Principal Condition Monitoring Engineer | San Jose, California | $256,500 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer | San Jose, California | $137,750 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Sr. Simulation HIL Software Engineer | San Jose, California | $226,138 | III | May 2026 |
| Operations Program Manager, Powertrain | San Jose, California | $180,500 | IV | May 2026 |
| Development Test Engineer, Engine | San Jose, California | $158,995 | III | May 2026 |
| Mechanical Test Engineer, Electric Engine | San Jose, California | $146,775 | II | May 2026 |
| Test Engineer Propulsion | San Jose, California | $142,500 | II | May 2026 |
| Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer | San Jose, California | $118,750 | I | May 2026 |
| Hardware Test Development Engineer | San Jose, California | $131,100 | I | May 2026 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery | San Jose, California | $185,869 | IV | May 2026 |
| Electrical Engineer, Power Electroincs | San Jose, California | $159,890 | II | May 2026 |
| Staff Program Manager | San Jose, California | $209,000 | IV | May 2026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
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