R&D Engineer Software
H-1B Salary Data · 221 certified filings
$183,608Avg. Salary
$96,387Minimum
$259,900Maximum
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 Software is $183,608 — 51% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 221 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer Software?
The average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer Software is $183,608 based on 221 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $96,387 to $259,900.
$183,608
Average
$96,387
Minimum
$259,900
Maximum
221
Filings
Top Companies Hiring R&D Engineer Software
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VMware LLC | $193,519 | 138 |
| CA, Inc. | $157,211 | 59 |
| Broadcom Corporation | $195,803 | 13 |
| Brocade Communications Systems LLC | $196,707 | 8 |
Section 2
R&D Engineer Software Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $198,690 | 112 |
| San Jose, CA | $198,445 | 19 |
| Bellevue, WA | $194,216 | 7 |
| Burlington, MA | $175,029 | 15 |
| Austin, TX | $157,903 | 9 |
| Durham, NC | $152,675 | 8 |
| Lisle, IL | $145,516 | 10 |
| Plano, TX | $140,374 | 9 |
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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.