Job title
Research Engineer H-1B Salaries
2,287 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$82k–$152k
Filings
2,287
Top sponsor
Meta Platforms
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 | 45 | $230k |
| FY2025 | 293 | $176k |
| FY2024 | 213 | $152k |
| FY2023 | 181 | $140k |
| FY2022 | 198 | $113k |
| FY2021 | 208 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 242 | $104k |
| FY2019 | 271 | $100k |
| FY2018 | 223 | $92k |
| FY2017 | 200 | $84k |
| FY2016 | 213 | $82k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Engineer is $110k (FY2026), from 2,287 filings. The middle 50% earn between $82k and $152k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Engineer are Meta Platforms, Ford Motor, Google.
- Where are most H-1B Research Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Engineer roles are Mountain View, CA, Palo Alto, CA, New York, NY.
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