Job title
Senior R&D Engineer H-1B Salaries
277 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$98k–$125k
Filings
277
Top sponsor
Ansys
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 | 4 | $110k |
| FY2025 | 61 | $118k |
| FY2024 | 43 | $114k |
| FY2023 | 29 | $120k |
| FY2022 | 37 | $108k |
| FY2021 | 29 | $100k |
| FY2020 | 17 | $100k |
| FY2019 | 17 | $105k |
| FY2018 | 16 | $86k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $96k |
| FY2016 | 13 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior R&D Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior R&D Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior R&D Engineer is $110k (FY2026), from 277 filings. The middle 50% earn between $98k and $125k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior R&D Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior R&D Engineer are Ansys, Boston Scientific, Medtronic.
- Where are most H-1B Senior R&D Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior R&D Engineer roles are Canonsburg, PA, San Jose, CA, Irvine, CA.
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