R&D Engineering

H-1B Salary Data · 29 certified filings

$171,427Avg. Salary
$109,311Minimum
$282,298Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for R&D Engineering is $171,427 — 41% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 29 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

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

The average H-1B salary for R&D Engineering is $171,427 based on 29 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $109,311 to $282,298.

$171,427
Average
$109,311
Minimum
$282,298
Maximum
29
Filings

Top Companies Hiring R&D Engineering

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Synopsys, Inc. $171,427 29
Section 2

R&D Engineering Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Sunnyvale, CA $202,683 14
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.