Job title
Manager, R&D H-1B Salaries
52 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $135k.
Median base
$135k
Middle 50%
$128k–$172k
Filings
52
Top sponsor
Vmware
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $196k |
| FY2025 | 5 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $139k |
| FY2023 | 1 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 7 | $183k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $148k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $183k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $134k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $132k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $96k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $114k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Manager, R&D
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Manager, R&D?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Manager, R&D is $135k (FY2026), from 52 filings. The middle 50% earn between $128k and $172k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Manager, R&Ds?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Manager, R&D are Vmware, Synopsys, Avago Technologies US.
- Where are most H-1B Manager, R&D jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Manager, R&D roles are San Jose, CA, Atlanta, GA, Mountain View, CA.
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