R&D Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 37 certified filings
$105,858Avg. Salary
$70,034Minimum
$225,000Maximum
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 is $105,858 — 13% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 37 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for R&D Engineer is $105,858 based on 37 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $70,034 to $225,000.
$105,858
Average
$70,034
Minimum
$225,000
Maximum
37
Filings
Top Companies Hiring R&D Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Advantest America Inc. | $124,005 | 3 |
| Silfab Solar Cells SC, Inc. | $110,000 | 3 |
| VAStek Inc. | $96,234 | 3 |
| Intellectt Inc | $102,343 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Design Lead ($107,363)
Solutions Engineer Advisor Senior ($146,873)
Pega Developer ($110,173)
Senior Applications Engineer ($142,939)
Manager, Advanced Analytics ($129,820)
Software Systems Engineer ($114,357)
Enterprise Architect ($147,882)
Software Solution Architect I ($144,686)
Principal Project Engineer ($149,000)
Data Scientist (4) ($152,158)
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.