What is the salary range for Research & Development Engineer on H-1B?

H-1B salaries for Research & Development Engineer range from $69,160 to $134,202.

Research & Development Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 11 certified filings

$94,786Avg. Salary

$69,160Minimum

$134,202Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research & Development Engineer is $94,786 — 22% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 11 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Research & Development Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Research & Development Engineer is $94,786 based on 11 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $69,160 to $134,202.

$94,786

Average

$69,160

Minimum

$134,202

Maximum

Filings

Section 2

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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.