OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead R&D Engineer
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsLead R&D Engineer insights
Total filings49All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$131,58144 eligible salary records
Employer names19Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$117,957–$145,794Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*6 filings$157,500 median · n=6
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 44 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead R&D Engineer43
$131,581 median · n=38 eligible
Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist3
$145,000 median · n=3 eligible
Lead R&D Engineer / Scientist - Hydroprocessing & Heavy Oil1
$121,637 median · n=1 eligible
Lead R&D Engineer In Storage Virtualization1
$388,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead R&D Engineering Specialist1
$80,829 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Canonsburg, PA12
$120,000 median · n=11 eligible
San Jose, CA5
$158,863 median · n=4 eligible
Austin, TX4
$130,248 median · n=4 eligible
Apex, NC3
$151,986 median · n=3 eligible
Chicago, IL2
$86,726 median · n=2 eligible
Des Plaines, IL2
$124,369 median · n=2 eligible
Lebanon, NH2
$138,726 median · n=2 eligible
Selma, AL2
$152,500 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
89.8%Certified LCAs
Certified44 89.8%
Certified - Withdrawn4 8.2%
Withdrawn1 2.0%
Denominator: all 49 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Ansys, Inc.30
$132,430 median · n=27 eligible
Eovations, LLC2
$152,500 median · n=2 eligible
Uop LLC2
$124,369 median · n=2 eligible
Advansix, Inc.1
$145,000 median · n=1 eligible
Additive Technologies LLC1
$112,100 median · n=1 eligible
Advanced Cooling Technologies1
$108,880 median · n=1 eligible
Bytedance Inc.1
$388,000 median · n=1 eligible
Ccc Intelligent Solutions Inc.1
$95,243 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$131,581Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$109,216
25th percentile$117,957
Median (50th)$131,581
75th percentile$145,794
90th percentile$158,500
n=44 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
49 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bytedance Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer In Storage Virtualization | $388,000I-200-26133-902489 Reported wage: $388,000 / year Annualized: $388,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Eovations, LLC | Lead R&D Engineer | $155,000I-200-26124-864529 Reported wage: $155,000–$165,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Selma, AL | 05/04/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Us, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer/ Scientist | $160,000I-200-26106-802906 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-04-24 Worker positions: 1 | Buffalo, NY | 04/16/2026 | 04/25/2026 |
| Advanced Cooling Technologies | Lead R&D Engineer | $108,880I-200-26096-762560 Reported wage: $108,880 / year Annualized: $108,880 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-13 Employment end: 2029-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Lancaster, PA | 04/06/2026 | 08/17/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $201,413I-200-25307-361231 Reported wage: $201,413–$205,000 / year Annualized: $201,413 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 11/03/2025 | 04/01/2026 |
| Additive Technologies LLC | Lead R&D Engineer | $112,100I-200-25307-363153 Reported wage: $112,100 / year Annualized: $112,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2029-01-01 Worker positions: 1 | Palm City, FL | 11/03/2025 | 01/02/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $127,813I-200-25197-178729 Reported wage: $127,813–$160,000 / year Annualized: $127,813 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-23 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 07/16/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| Monolith Resources LLC | Lead R&D Engineer | $160,000I-200-24227-266359 Reported wage: $160,000–$190,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-11 Employment end: 2028-01-01 Worker positions: 1 | San Carlos, CA | 08/14/2024 | 01/02/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $143,697I-200-25154-043757 Reported wage: $143,697–$165,000 / year Annualized: $143,697 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-09 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 06/02/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $137,592I-200-25150-036378 Reported wage: $137,592 / year Annualized: $137,592 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-06 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lebanon, NH | 05/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $132,651I-200-25108-879680 Reported wage: $132,651–$132,981 / year Annualized: $132,651 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-25 Employment end: 2028-09-16 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 04/18/2025 | 09/17/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $143,697I-200-25107-875157 Reported wage: $143,697–$165,000 / year Annualized: $143,697 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-17 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 04/17/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $149,760I-200-25093-830019 Reported wage: $149,760 / year Annualized: $149,760 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-10 Employment end: 2028-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Kennesaw, GA | 04/03/2025 | 06/30/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $175,971I-200-25092-824495 Reported wage: $175,971–$200,000 / year Annualized: $175,971 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-09 Employment end: 2028-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/02/2025 | 09/03/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $131,581I-200-25092-824508 Reported wage: $131,581–$150,000 / year Annualized: $131,581 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-09 Employment end: 2028-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 04/02/2025 | 08/25/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $131,581I-200-25007-599660 Reported wage: $131,581–$160,000 / year Annualized: $131,581 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-15 Employment end: 2028-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 01/07/2025 | 06/24/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $154,877I-200-24338-513949 Reported wage: $154,877–$175,000 / year Annualized: $154,877 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-10 Employment end: 2028-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 12/03/2024 | 03/09/2025 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $132,430I-200-24233-279176 Reported wage: $132,430–$155,000 / year Annualized: $132,430 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-27 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 08/20/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $113,650I-200-24206-218000 Reported wage: $113,650–$130,000 / year Annualized: $113,650 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-31 Employment end: 2027-12-14 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 07/24/2024 | 12/15/2024 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $139,860I-200-24115-920596 Reported wage: $139,860 / year Annualized: $139,860 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-01 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lebanon, NH | 04/24/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $126,610I-200-24095-855649 Reported wage: $126,610–$146,000 / year Annualized: $126,610 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-11 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 04/04/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $126,610I-200-24075-803811 Reported wage: $126,610–$146,000 / year Annualized: $126,610 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-22 Employment end: 2027-09-08 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 03/15/2024 | 09/09/2024 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $151,986I-200-23349-569335 Reported wage: $151,986–$180,000 / year Annualized: $151,986 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-22 Employment end: 2027-02-11 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 12/15/2023 | 02/12/2024 |
| Lowe'S Companies, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $181,792I-200-23181-157614 Reported wage: $181,792–$248,000 / year Annualized: $181,792 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-11-28 Employment end: 2026-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Kirkland, WA | 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Lead R&D Engineer | $126,610I-200-23297-451851 Reported wage: $126,610–$150,000 / year Annualized: $126,610 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-31 Employment end: 2027-04-14 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 10/24/2023 | 04/15/2024 |
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