Faraday & Future Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Faraday & Future Inc. filed 15 H-1B applications for Mechanical Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $134,492. That is 19.8% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 7 | $111,654 | $43,930 | +154.2% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | CA | 2 | $162,015 | $138,080 | +17.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 1 | $137,874 | $126,353 | +9.1% |
| Software Developers | CA | 1 | $125,611 | $166,616 | -24.6% |
| Graphic Designers | CA | 1 | $66,924 | $51,324 | +30.4% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 1 | $104,674 | $99,380 | +5.3% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 1 | $144,934 | $106,950 | +35.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 1 | $222,253 | $165,370 | +34.4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Mechanical Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Mechanical Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 110 | $131,650 |
| Cummins Inc. | 77 | $102,037 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 31 | $111,737 |
| HCL AMERICA INC | 30 | $93,046 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 29 | $116,814 |
| General Motors Company | 28 | $111,535 |
| INTELLECTT, INC. | 27 | $101,271 |
| Apple Inc. | 26 | $169,211 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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