Senior R&D Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 66 certified filings
$120,295Avg. Salary
$86,549Minimum
$180,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior R&D Engineer is $120,295 — 1% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 66 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior R&D Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior R&D Engineer is $120,295 based on 66 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $86,549 to $180,000.
$120,295
Average
$86,549
Minimum
$180,000
Maximum
66
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior R&D Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ANSYS, Inc. | $123,141 | 29 |
| ANSYS, lnc. | $118,532 | 5 |
| Caspia Technologies, LLC | $118,000 | 4 |
| Vanderlande Industries, Inc. | $136,445 | 4 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | $102,643 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior R&D Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $134,160 | 6 |
| Marietta, GA | $130,524 | 5 |
| Canonsburg, PA | $113,876 | 6 |
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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.