Mechanical Engineer Salaries at Top Companies (2026)
Compare what 5+ leading employers pay Mechanical Engineers, based on 7,080 H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor — 100% public government disclosure data.
Mechanical Engineer Salary by Company — Full Comparison
| Rank | Company | Median Salary | 25th Pct | 75th Pct | H-1B Filings | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tesla Mechanical Engineer · Electrical Engineer | $122k/yr | $103k | $147k | 1,820 | +32% |
| #2 | SpaceX Aerospace Engineer · Software Engineer | $116k/yr | $97k | $141k | 680 | +26% |
| #3 | Boeing Aerospace Engineer · Mechanical Engineer | $112k/yr | $93k | $135k | 1,480 | +22% |
| #4 | Lockheed Martin Aerospace Engineer · Software Engineer | $109k/yr | $90k | $131k | 920 | +19% |
| #5 | General Electric Mechanical Engineer · Electrical Engineer | $106k/yr | $87k | $129k | 2,180 | +16% |
Mechanical Engineer Salary at Each Company — Detailed Breakdown
Tesla Mechanical Engineer Salary
Based on 1,820 H-1B LCA filings · DOL public data
SpaceX Mechanical Engineer Salary
Based on 680 H-1B LCA filings · DOL public data
Boeing Mechanical Engineer Salary
Based on 1,480 H-1B LCA filings · DOL public data
Lockheed Martin Mechanical Engineer Salary
Based on 920 H-1B LCA filings · DOL public data
General Electric Mechanical Engineer Salary
Based on 2,180 H-1B LCA filings · DOL public data
About This Data
Wages shown are from H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the U.S. Department of Labor — legally mandated public disclosure under 20 CFR Part 655. LCA wages represent the prevailing wage employers certified for the role, not necessarily total compensation. Numbers include base salary only; bonuses, equity, and benefits are separate. Data covers fiscal year 2024.