R&D Engineer Hardware

H-1B Salary Data · 21 certified filings

$172,644Avg. Salary
$108,576Minimum
$216,091Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer Hardware is $172,644 — 42% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 21 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer Hardware?

The average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer Hardware is $172,644 based on 21 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,576 to $216,091.

$172,644
Average
$108,576
Minimum
$216,091
Maximum
21
Filings

Top Companies Hiring R&D Engineer Hardware

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Broadcom Corporation $163,370 11
Avago Technologies US Inc. $180,392 9
Section 2

R&D Engineer Hardware Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
San Jose, CA $184,466 12
Irvine, CA $150,203 5
Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.