Research and Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 29 certified filings
$113,813Avg. Salary
$65,000Minimum
$230,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research and Development Engineer is $113,813 — 6% below 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 Research and Development Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Research and Development Engineer is $113,813 based on 29 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $65,000 to $230,000.
$113,813
Average
$65,000
Minimum
$230,000
Maximum
29
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research and Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Collinear Ai Inc. | $152,000 | 4 |
| FANUC America Corporation | $106,752 | 4 |
| University of California, Davis | $92,092 | 4 |
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.