Senior Research Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 60 certified filings
$150,336Avg. Salary
$61,402Minimum
$520,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Engineer is $150,336 — 24% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 60 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Research Engineer is $150,336 based on 60 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $61,402 to $520,000.
$150,336
Average
$61,402
Minimum
$520,000
Maximum
60
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Research Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CertainTeed LLC | $107,199 | 5 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $107,795 | 4 |
| PlusAI, Inc. | $185,000 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
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Product Engineer II ($96,553)
Assistant Staff Scientist ($71,728)
Python Data Engineer ($104,319)
Consulting Software Engineer ($147,396)
Sr. Firmware Engineer ($138,817)
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.