Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America sponsors H-1B workers. Across 89 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $143,715. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America filed 89 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 4 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $143,715.
- Median offered wage
- $143,715
- Certified filings
- 89
- Work locations
- 4 states
- Distinct roles
- 61
Most-filed roles at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Powertrain Engineer | 3 | $117,975 |
| Staff Motor Control Engineer | 3 | $135,592 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 3 | $198,904 |
| Senior Engineer, Obd Calibration | 3 | $125,454 |
| System Integration Engineer Ad | 3 | $154,577 |
| Sr. Embedded Android Automotive Software Developer | 3 | $200,000 |
| Senior Development Engineer, System Integration Ad | 2 | $174,713 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 2 | $170,577 |
| Senior Studio Engineer | 2 | $133,100 |
| Senior Technology Communications Manager | 2 | $160,680 |
| Sr. Ad-Adas Vehicle Update Engineer | 2 | $133,601 |
| Sr. Engineer Powertrain Ee Software | 2 | $137,248 |
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 | 6 | $162,572 |
| Level II — qualified | 14 | $148,482 |
| Level III — experienced | 32 | $131,416 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 18 | $147,872 |
Where Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | $155,000 |
| Michigan | 29 | $125,454 |
| Washington | 7 | $200,000 |
| Georgia | 5 | $133,601 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer Powertrain Software & Calibration | Farmington Hills, Michigan | $129,391 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Staff Engineer, Infotainment Testing | Long Beach, California | $155,000 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Staff Business Service Manager | San Jose, California | $182,064 | — | Jun 2026 |
| AD/ADAS Market Function Owner | San Jose, California | $171,021 | — | Jun 2026 |
| AD/ADAS Market Function Owner | San Jose, California | $171,021 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Engineer, OBD Calibration | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $125,454 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Patent Engineer | San Jose, California | $178,279 | — | Jun 2026 |
| EE Vehicle Update Engineer | Long Beach, California | $124,569 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Engineer, OBD Calibration | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $125,454 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Engineer, OBD Calibration | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $125,454 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Sr. AD-ADAS Vehicle Update Engineer | Atlanta, Georgia | $133,601 | IV | May 2026 |
| Engineer - OBD PVE | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $110,225 | I | May 2026 |
| Senior Development Engineer, Connectivity Systems | Atlanta, Georgia | $141,741 | IV | May 2026 |
| Sr. AD-ADAS Vehicle Update Engineer | Atlanta, Georgia | $133,601 | IV | May 2026 |
| Senior Development Engineer, Connectivity Systems | Atlanta, Georgia | $141,741 | IV | May 2026 |
| Senior Powertrain Engineer | Farmington Hills, Michigan | $117,975 | III | May 2026 |
| Sr. Engineer Powertrain EE Software | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $137,248 | III | May 2026 |
| Engineer - OBD PVE | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $110,225 | I | May 2026 |
| Senior Powertrain Engineer | Farmington Hills, Michigan | $117,975 | III | May 2026 |
| Sr. Engineer Powertrain EE Software | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $137,248 | III | 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 Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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