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Engineering Researcher

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Engineering Researcher insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings22All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$108,60022 eligible salary records
Employer names8Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$83,829–$125,355Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 6 filings18FY 2019: 4 filings19FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2024: 1 filings24FY 2025: 2 filings25FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$93,026 median · n=2

*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
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 22 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
Software Engineering Researcher8
$124,310 median · n=8 eligible
Engineering Researcher3
$78,000 median · n=3 eligible
Engineering Researcher I3
$80,325 median · n=3 eligible
Engineering Researcher Ii3
$122,000 median · n=3 eligible
Robotics Engineering Researcher2
$83,200 median · n=2 eligible
Electrical Engineering Researcher1
$141,440 median · n=1 eligible
Software Engineering Researcher & Software Archite1
$149,843 median · n=1 eligible
Sustained Engineering Researcher1
$104,000 median · n=1 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
Tuscaloosa, AL5
$90,000 median · n=5 eligible
Yorktown Heights, NY5
$130,000 median · n=5 eligible
Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA3
$83,200 median · n=3 eligible
Houston, TX2
$74,000 median · n=2 eligible
Pasadena, TX2
$122,000 median · n=2 eligible
Bellevue, WA1
$104,000 median · n=1 eligible
Cambridge, MA1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Denver, CO1
$126,400 median · n=1 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified22 100.0%

Denominator: all 22 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Ibm Corporation7
$130,000 median · n=7 eligible
The University Of Alabama5
$90,000 median · n=5 eligible
Bossa Nova Robotics Inc3
$83,200 median · n=3 eligible
Gowell International LLC2
$74,000 median · n=2 eligible
Kaneka North America LLC2
$122,000 median · n=2 eligible
Beyondsoft Consulting Inc.1
$104,000 median · n=1 eligible
International Business Machines Corporation1
$122,221 median · n=1 eligible
Pro Unlimited, Inc.1
$141,440 median · n=1 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
$108,600Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$78,233
25th percentile$83,829
Median (50th)$108,600
75th percentile$125,355
90th percentile$130,000

n=22 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

22 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
The University Of AlabamaEngineering Researcher I

Filing details

$91,052.04 /yr

I-200-26173-039795
Reported wage: $91,052.04 / year
Annualized: $91,052
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Tuscaloosa, AL06/22/202609/01/2026
The University Of AlabamaEngineering Researcher Ii

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-25267-332579
Reported wage: $95,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-10-01
Employment end: 2028-10-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Tuscaloosa, AL09/24/202510/20/2025
The University Of AlabamaEngineering Researcher I

Filing details

$80,325 /yr

I-200-25231-252153
Reported wage: $80,325 / year
Annualized: $80,325
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-26
Employment end: 2028-12-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Tuscaloosa, AL08/19/202512/12/2025
The University Of AlabamaEngineering Researcher

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-24275-376986
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-08
Employment end: 2028-03-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Tuscaloosa, AL10/01/202403/28/2025
The University Of AlabamaEngineering Researcher I

Filing details

$62,300.04 /yr

I-200-24124-956923
Reported wage: $62,300.04 / year
Annualized: $62,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-10
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Tuscaloosa, AL05/03/202405/15/2024
Kaneka North America LLCEngineering Researcher Ii

Filing details

$122,000 /yr

I-200-22125-141673
Reported wage: $122,000–$166,200 / year
Annualized: $122,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-12
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, TX05/05/202210/01/2022
Kaneka North America LLCEngineering Researcher Ii

Filing details

$122,000 /yr

I-200-22125-141902
Reported wage: $122,000–$166,200 / year
Annualized: $122,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-12
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, TX05/05/202210/01/2022
International Business Machines CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$122,221 /yr

I-200-21098-207242
Reported wage: $122,221–$235,000 / year
Annualized: $122,221
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-15
Employment end: 2024-07-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Yorktown Heights, NY04/08/202107/19/2021
Gowell International LLCEngineering Researcher

Filing details

$78,000 /yr

I-200-21083-169825
Reported wage: $78,000 / year
Annualized: $78,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-31
Employment end: 2024-09-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX03/24/202109/07/2021
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$113,200 /yr

I-200-19137-669467
Reported wage: $113,200–$235,000 / year
Annualized: $113,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-05-23
Employment end: 2022-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CALIFORNIA05/17/201906/01/2019
Bossa Nova Robotics IncSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$85,717 /yr

I-200-19085-860525
Reported wage: $85,717–$105,000 / year
Annualized: $85,717
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-04-01
Employment end: 2022-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA03/26/201909/19/2019
Bossa Nova Robotics IncRobotics Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$83,200 /yr

I-200-19080-584425
Reported wage: $83,200–$105,000 / year
Annualized: $83,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-27
Employment end: 2022-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA03/21/201909/19/2019
Bossa Nova Robotics IncRobotics Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$83,200 /yr

I-200-19076-884907
Reported wage: $83,200–$105,000 / year
Annualized: $83,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-26
Employment end: 2022-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA03/20/201909/19/2019
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher & Software Archite

Filing details

$149,843 /yr

I-200-18076-860223
Reported wage: $149,843–$224,558.4 / year
Annualized: $149,843
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-23
Employment end: 2021-09-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Yorktown Heights, NY03/19/201809/13/2018
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$129,999.96 /yr

I-200-18075-341349
Reported wage: $129,999.96–$142,996.8 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-22
Employment end: 2021-09-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Yorktown Heights, NY03/16/201809/10/2018
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$129,999.96 /yr

I-200-18073-062619
Reported wage: $129,999.96–$142,996.8 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-21
Employment end: 2021-09-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Yorktown Heights, NY03/15/201809/10/2018
Gowell International LLCEngineering Researcher

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-18067-565299
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-14
Employment end: 2021-09-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX03/08/201809/07/2018
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-18059-703103
Reported wage: $120,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-09
Employment end: 2021-08-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA03/05/201808/28/2018
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-18018-724119
Reported wage: $130,000–$142,997 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-01-25
Employment end: 2021-07-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Yorktown Heights, NY01/18/201807/20/2018
Ibm CorporationSoftware Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$126,399.96 /yr

I-200-17075-688768
Reported wage: $126,399.96–$126,399.96 / year
Annualized: $126,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-23
Employment end: 2020-09-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Denver, CO03/17/201709/12/2017
Pro Unlimited, Inc.Electrical Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$141,440 /yr

I-200-17051-174247
Reported wage: $141,440 / year
Annualized: $141,440
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-02-27
Employment end: 2020-08-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Redmond, WA02/21/201708/23/2017
Beyondsoft Consulting Inc.Sustained Engineering Researcher

Filing details

$104,000 /yr

I-200-16116-995569
Reported wage: $104,000 / year
Annualized: $104,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-04-29
Employment end: 2019-04-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Bellevue, WA04/25/201604/25/2016

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.