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Engineer, Research insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings239All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$120,578217 eligible salary records
Employer names74Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$104,874–$142,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
011223344FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 5 filings17FY 2018: 11 filings18FY 2019: 16 filings19FY 2020: 22 filings20FY 2021: 13 filings21FY 2022: 32 filings22FY 2023: 34 filings23FY 2024: 35 filings24FY 2025: 29 filings25FY 2026: 39 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*39 filings$128,606 median · n=35

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 217 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Senior Engineer, Research72
$125,507 median · n=60 eligible
Engineer, Research And Development19
$98,300 median · n=19 eligible
Member Of Technical Staff (Research Engineer, Research Scien14
$245,000 median · n=14 eligible
Engineer, Research10
$126,464 median · n=9 eligible
Senior Engineer, Research Science Engineering10
$131,100 median · n=10 eligible
Staff Engineer, Research Science Engineering10
$150,951 median · n=10 eligible
Staff Engineer, Research9
$164,403 median · n=9 eligible
Senior Engineer, Research & Development8
$84,900 median · n=7 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Plano, TX38
$117,728 median · n=31 eligible
Mountain View, CA27
$157,477 median · n=23 eligible
Westmont, IL14
$103,782 median · n=14 eligible
San Francisco, CA13
$245,000 median · n=13 eligible
Burr Ridge, IL11
$96,000 median · n=11 eligible
Boston, MA9
$130,000 median · n=9 eligible
Cambridge, MA9
$126,278 median · n=9 eligible
Wilmington, MA9
$125,055 median · n=9 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
93.3%Certified LCAs
Certified223 93.3%
Certified - Withdrawn11 4.6%
Withdrawn4 1.7%
Denied1 0.4%

Denominator: all 239 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.76
$134,992 median · n=64 eligible
Analog Devices, Inc.20
$135,451 median · n=20 eligible
Cnh Industrial America LLC17
$104,874 median · n=17 eligible
Gamma Technologies LLC14
$103,782 median · n=14 eligible
Openai, Lp12
$245,000 median · n=12 eligible
Fireeye, Inc.10
$115,981 median · n=9 eligible
Rtx Technology Research Center, A Division Of Rtx Corporation5
$120,016 median · n=3 eligible
General Hospital Corporation4
$64,428 median · n=4 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$120,578Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$88,502
25th percentile$104,874
Median (50th)$120,578
75th percentile$142,000
90th percentile$189,358

n=217 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

239 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$113,838 /yr

I-200-26173-038225
Reported wage: $113,838–$144,200 / year
Annualized: $113,838
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-09-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pleasanton, CA06/22/202609/24/2026
Dupont Electronic Materials International, LLCSenior Scientist – Engineer, Research & Developmen

Filing details

$140,067.2 /yr

I-200-26162-007062
Reported wage: $140,067.2 / year
Annualized: $140,067
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Marlborough, MA06/11/202610/01/2026
Gamma Technologies LLCSenior Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$123,635 /yr

I-200-26154-978602
Reported wage: $123,635 / year
Annualized: $123,635
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Westmont, IL06/03/202610/01/2026
Gamma Technologies LLCSenior Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$123,635 /yr

I-200-26153-973511
Reported wage: $123,635 / year
Annualized: $123,635
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Westmont, IL06/02/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$90,542 /yr

I-200-26149-964629
Reported wage: $90,542–$160,150 / year
Annualized: $90,542
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX05/29/202610/01/2026
Gamma Technologies LLCSenior Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$106,870 /yr

I-200-26148-957068
Reported wage: $106,870–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $106,870
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Westmont, IL05/28/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$90,542 /yr

I-200-26141-937643
Reported wage: $90,542–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $90,542
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano,, TX05/21/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Engineer, Research

Filing details

$154,271 /yr

I-200-26141-939765
Reported wage: $154,271–$195,000 / year
Annualized: $154,271
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mountain View, CA05/21/202610/01/2026
Tt Commerce & Global Services LLCLlm Post-Training Engineer, Research & Product

Filing details

$336,000 /yr

I-200-26134-913342
Reported wage: $336,000 / year
Annualized: $336,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-05-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA05/14/202605/21/2026
Analog Devices, Inc.Staff Engineer, Research Science Engineering

Filing details

$164,800 /yr

I-200-26132-901021
Reported wage: $164,800 / year
Annualized: $164,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Durham, NC05/12/202610/01/2026
Dupont Electronic Materials International, LLCSenior Scientist - Engineer, Research & Development

Filing details

$135,200 /yr

I-200-26131-893999
Reported wage: $135,200 / year
Annualized: $135,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Marlborough, MA05/11/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$157,123 /yr

I-200-26131-896327
Reported wage: $157,123–$184,444 / year
Annualized: $157,123
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Irvine, CA05/11/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$90,542 /yr

I-200-26131-896339
Reported wage: $90,542–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $90,542
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX05/11/202610/01/2026
Filmtec Water USA, LLCSenior Scientist/Engineer, Research & Development

Filing details

$128,207.32 /yr

I-200-26128-885198
Reported wage: $128,207.32 / year
Annualized: $128,207
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-14
Employment end: 2029-05-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Edina, MN05/07/202605/15/2026
Ekc Advanced Electronics USA, LLCSenior Scientist, Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$135,200 /yr

I-200-26125-871627
Reported wage: $135,200 / year
Annualized: $135,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Marlborough, MA05/05/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$164,403 /yr

I-200-26124-865676
Reported wage: $164,403–$222,000 / year
Annualized: $164,403
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mountain View, CA05/04/202610/01/2026
Laird Technologies, Inc.Senior Scientist, Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$134,550 /yr

I-200-26119-851299
Reported wage: $134,550 / year
Annualized: $134,550
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cleveland, OH04/29/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$90,542 /yr

I-200-26117-840599
Reported wage: $90,542–$160,150 / year
Annualized: $90,542
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-04
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX04/27/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Staff Engineer, Research

Filing details

$164,403 /yr

I-200-26117-840719
Reported wage: $164,403–$260,000 / year
Annualized: $164,403
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-04
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mountain View, CA04/27/202610/01/2026
Analog Devices, Inc.Senior Engineer, Research Science Engineering

Filing details

$183,750 /yr

I-200-26112-823552
Reported wage: $183,750 / year
Annualized: $183,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-29
Employment end: 2029-04-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA04/22/202605/01/2026
Carrier CorporationSenior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$110,302 /yr

I-200-26108-809298
Reported wage: $110,302–$138,855.08 / year
Annualized: $110,302
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-24
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

East Syracuse, NY04/18/202610/01/2026
Trail Of Bits, Inc.Senior Security Engineer, Research

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-26106-800654
Reported wage: $150,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-23
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Corvallis, OR04/16/202610/01/2026
Samsung Research America, Inc.Staff Engineer, Research

Filing details

$156,998 /yr

I-200-26097-766328
Reported wage: $156,998–$171,180 / year
Annualized: $156,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-14
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX04/07/202610/01/2026
Rtx CorporationSenior Engineer, Research

Filing details

$128,606 /yr

I-200-26096-758835
Reported wage: $128,606–$130,000 / year
Annualized: $128,606
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-13
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

East Hartford, CT04/06/202610/01/2026
Dupont Electronic Materials International, LLCSenior Scientist, Engineer, Research And Development

Filing details

$137,634 /yr

I-200-26092-752929
Reported wage: $137,634 / year
Annualized: $137,634
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Marlborough, MA04/02/202610/01/2026

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.