FCA H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — FCA sponsors H-1B workers. Across 366 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $132,900. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
FCA filed 366 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 4 states between Oct 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $132,900.
- Median offered wage
- $132,900
- Certified filings
- 366
- Work locations
- 4 states
- Distinct roles
- 323
Most-filed roles at FCA
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bsw Embedded Software Engineer | 4 | $140,059 |
| Project Milestone Keeper | 3 | $136,572 |
| Plant Quality Engineer | 3 | $90,000 |
| Software Engineer | 3 | $165,000 |
| Xil Application And Systems Engineer | 3 | $117,853 |
| Technical Manager | 3 | $148,572 |
| Base Software Platform Services Development Engineer | 3 | $151,200 |
| Driveability And Emissions Calibration Engineer | 3 | $115,200 |
| Design Release Engineer | 2 | $112,186 |
| Connected Vehicle Technical Architect | 2 | $154,206 |
| Core Embedded Bsw Diagnostics Engineer | 2 | $117,967 |
| Design Release Engineer Power Inverter Module | 2 | $110,100 |
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 | $98,361 |
| Level II — qualified | 66 | $120,673 |
| Level III — experienced | 54 | $117,528 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 219 | $138,486 |
Where FCA hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 362 | $133,050 |
| Indiana | 2 | $97,844 |
| Florida | 1 | $124,176 |
| Georgia | 1 | $115,596 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Technical Specialist | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $158,400 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| AI/ML Technical Expert - Customer Usage Data Scientist | Chelsea, Michigan | $140,100 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| HMI UX PERFORMANCE LEAD | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $123,157 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Powertrain System Cost Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $123,157 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Virtual Engineering Safety CAE Technical Lead | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $144,432 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Propulsion Systems Launch Center Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $161,928 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Corporate Process Quality Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $130,200 | III | Mar 2026 |
| E2E Validation Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $138,486 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| PROJECT MILESTONE KEEPER | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $136,572 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Product Engineer – Chassis – Brake Systems | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $113,940 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Software Architect - Connectivity | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $163,212 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| TCU Vehicle Line Release Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $110,374 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Principal ELM Solution Architect | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $166,704 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Maserati Technical Safety & Regulatory Compliance Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $120,973 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Design Release Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $124,003 | — | Feb 2026 |
| BATTERY APPLICATION SW ARCHITECT - TECH FELLOW | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $168,384 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Autonomous Driving Vehicle Services Technical Product Lead | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $88,330 | II | Jan 2026 |
| SENIOR IVI EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - CAMERAS | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $159,324 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| COMPONENT & SUB-SYSTEM VALIDATION ENGINEER | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $115,818 | — | Jan 2026 |
| PROJECT MILESTONE KEEPER | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $136,572 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Sr. Software Application Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $138,486 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| MOBILE DEVELOPER (ANDROID OR IOS) | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $120,372 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Subject Matter Expert | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $123,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Autosar Architect | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $149,160 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Platform Product Manager Data As Product | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $167,448 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Embedded Performance Supervisor | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $154,368 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Connectivity | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $141,144 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Engine Base Calibration Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $154,500 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Embedded Software Integrator | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $139,632 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Project Quality Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $156,480 | II | Dec 2025 |
| CAE Tech Lead - NVH | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $141,996 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Safety Performance Engineer - Impact | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $123,048 | II | Dec 2025 |
| Base Software Configuration Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $162,300 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Project Safety Management Team Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $130,800 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| PROGRAM LEAD TECHNICAL SPECIALIST | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $158,112 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| HPC HW ARCHITECTURE AND COMPLEXITY MANAGEMENT ENGINEER | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $159,960 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| SOFTWARE PLATFORM PILOT | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $159,180 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| System Integration Lead Engineer - Connected Services | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $125,208 | — | Dec 2025 |
| GLOBAL ELECTROTHERMAL TECHNICAL LEAD | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $125,362 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Electrical Subsystem Technical Manager | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $157,200 | II | Dec 2025 |
| System Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $135,612 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Software Application Engineer (Lead) | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $157,596 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| TopHatDesignResponsible–PhysicalArchitectureSTLAFrame | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $150,600 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| Sr. Base Software Platform Services Development Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $155,736 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| Battery Assistant Chief Engineer | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $165,504 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| VEHICLE OPERABILITY PROJECT CHIEF | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $130,200 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| VIRTUAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM MANAGER | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $171,624 | III | Nov 2025 |
| LeadSystemIntegrationEngineer-Infotainment&ConnectedServices | Auburn Hills, Michigan | $167,508 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| EE HIL VALIDATION ENGINEER | AUBURN HILLS, Michigan | $146,848 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| ELECTRIC MOTOR TORQUE SECURITY CALIBRATION ENGINEER | CHELSEA, Michigan | $117,300 | II | Nov 2025 |
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 Oct 2024–Mar 2026.
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