Job title
R&D Engineer Hardware H-1B Salaries
160 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $146k.
Median base
$146k
Middle 50%
$126k–$164k
Filings
160
Top sponsor
Broadcom
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 | 3 | $148k |
| FY2025 | 18 | $165k |
| FY2024 | 10 | $162k |
| FY2023 | 20 | $147k |
| FY2022 | 21 | $145k |
| FY2021 | 21 | $152k |
| FY2020 | 30 | $134k |
| FY2019 | 15 | $126k |
| FY2018 | 21 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $88k |
Top H-1B sponsors of R&D Engineer Hardware
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a R&D Engineer Hardware?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for R&D Engineer Hardware is $146k (FY2026), from 160 filings. The middle 50% earn between $126k and $164k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B R&D Engineer Hardwares?
- The top H-1B sponsors for R&D Engineer Hardware are Broadcom, Avago Technologies US, Avago Technologies U.S..
- Where are most H-1B R&D Engineer Hardware jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B R&D Engineer Hardware roles are San Jose, CA, Irvine, CA, Mendota Heights, MN.
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