Job title
R&D Engineer H-1B Salaries
733 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $94k.
Median base
$94k
Middle 50%
$79k–$121k
Filings
733
Top sponsor
Synopsys
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 | 2 | $74k |
| FY2025 | 35 | $98k |
| FY2024 | 44 | $98k |
| FY2023 | 62 | $103k |
| FY2022 | 92 | $108k |
| FY2021 | 113 | $103k |
| FY2020 | 80 | $94k |
| FY2019 | 87 | $95k |
| FY2018 | 89 | $88k |
| FY2017 | 65 | $86k |
| FY2016 | 64 | $90k |
Top H-1B sponsors of R&D Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a R&D Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for R&D Engineer is $94k (FY2026), from 733 filings. The middle 50% earn between $79k and $121k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B R&D Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for R&D Engineer are Synopsys, Intellectt, Applied Optoelectronics.
- Where are most H-1B R&D Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B R&D Engineer roles are Mountain View, CA, Hillsboro, OR, Marlborough, MA.
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