OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Lead Research Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsLead Research Engineer insights
Total filings37All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$135,00034 eligible salary records
Employer names28Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$108,466–$149,765Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*6 filings$135,000 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 · 34 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Lead Research Engineer31
$128,752 median · n=28 eligible
Lead Research Engineer (5)3
$151,840 median · n=3 eligible
Lead Research Engineer - Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolyzer Cells1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Research Engineer Ii1
$190,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lead Research Engineer, Machine Learning1
$135,283 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Tulsa, OK4
$135,000 median · n=4 eligible
Champaign, IL2
$80,715 median · n=1 eligible
Chicago, IL2
$116,595 median · n=2 eligible
East Chicago, IN2
$102,362 median · n=2 eligible
Eagan, MN2
$142,500 median · n=2 eligible
Niskayuna, NY2
$135,000 median · n=2 eligible
Palo Alto, CA2
$204,335 median · n=2 eligible
Redwood City, CA2
$157,235 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
94.6%Certified LCAs
Certified35 94.6%
Certified - Withdrawn2 5.4%
Denominator: all 37 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
L5vel Inc4
$135,000 median · n=4 eligible
Here North America, LLC3
$127,504 median · n=3 eligible
Snap Inc.3
$151,840 median · n=3 eligible
Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc.3
$155,000 median · n=3 eligible
Arcelormittal Usa LLC2
$102,362 median · n=2 eligible
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC2
$121,619 median · n=2 eligible
The University Of Southern California2
$91,000 median · n=2 eligible
University Of Illinois2
$80,715 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$135,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$90,809
25th percentile$108,466
Median (50th)$135,000
75th percentile$149,765
90th percentile$174,340
n=34 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
37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L5vel Inc | Lead Research Engineer | $135,000I-200-26167-019797 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tulsa, OK | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| L5vel Inc | Lead Research Engineer | $135,000I-200-26167-019823 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tulsa, OK | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| L5vel Inc | Lead Research Engineer | $135,000I-200-26132-902123 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tulsa, OK | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| L5vel Inc | Lead Research Engineer | $135,000I-200-26132-902139 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tulsa, OK | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Trc Solutions, Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $110,302I-200-26124-864072 Reported wage: $110,302–$120,500 / year Annualized: $110,302 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Liverpool, NY | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $155,000I-200-25325-428761 Reported wage: $155,000–$167,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-01 Employment end: 2029-05-20 Worker positions: 1 | Eagan, MN | 11/21/2025 | 05/21/2026 |
| The University Of Southern California | Lead Research Engineer | $91,478I-200-25202-190053 Reported wage: $91,478–$160,000 / year Annualized: $91,478 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-28 Employment end: 2028-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Marina Del Rey, CA | 07/21/2025 | 09/01/2025 |
| Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc. | Lead Research Engineer Ii | $190,000I-200-25189-158872 Reported wage: $190,000–$250,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-15 Employment end: 2028-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 07/08/2025 | 07/14/2025 |
| Ge Vernova Operations LLC | Lead Research Engineer - Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolyzer Cells | $135,000I-200-25141-003165 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-29 Employment end: 2028-05-25 Worker positions: 1 | Niskayuna, NY | 05/21/2025 | 05/26/2025 |
| Ge Vernova International LLC | Lead Research Engineer | $135,000I-200-25014-617000 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-22 Employment end: 2028-01-26 Worker positions: 1 | Niskayuna, NY | 01/14/2025 | 01/27/2025 |
| Tvads Ai, Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $175,000I-200-24250-321286 Reported wage: $175,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-13 Employment end: 2027-09-15 Worker positions: 1 | San Ramon, CA | 09/06/2024 | 09/16/2024 |
| Retrocausal, Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $110,000I-200-24158-080046 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-13 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 06/06/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $254,000.34I-200-24121-940615 Reported wage: $254,000.34 / year Annualized: $254,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-07 Employment end: 2027-10-15 Worker positions: 1 | Palo Alto, CA | 04/30/2024 | 10/16/2024 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Lead Research Engineer | $72,999.96I-200-24064-767723 Reported wage: $72,999.96 / year Annualized: $73,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-11 Employment end: 2027-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 03/04/2024 | 04/01/2024 |
| Science, Technology And Research Institute Of Delaware | Lead Research Engineer | $81,000I-200-23297-453822 Reported wage: $81,000–$84,000 / year Annualized: $81,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-31 Employment end: 2026-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | New Castle, DE | 10/24/2023 | 01/01/2024 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | Lead Research Engineer, Machine Learning | $135,283I-200-22362-662679 Reported wage: $135,283–$206,950 / year Annualized: $135,283 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-01-04 Employment end: 2026-04-14 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 12/28/2022 | 04/15/2023 |
| Thomson Reuters Holdings Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $130,000I-200-22340-623332 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2022-12-13 Employment end: 2026-06-05 Worker positions: 1 | Eagan, MN | 12/06/2022 | 06/06/2023 |
| The University Of Southern California | Lead Research Engineer | $90,522I-200-22223-411940 Reported wage: $90,522–$150,000 / year Annualized: $90,522 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-18 Employment end: 2025-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Marina Del Ray, CA | 08/11/2022 | 09/01/2022 |
| Amobee, Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $172,800I-200-22136-176891 Reported wage: $172,800 / year Annualized: $172,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-23 Employment end: 2025-08-25 Worker positions: 1 | Redwood City, CA | 05/16/2022 | 08/26/2022 |
| Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. | Lead Research Engineer | $120,000I-200-22101-057240 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-04-18 Employment end: 2025-05-22 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 04/11/2022 | 05/23/2022 |
| University Of Illinois | Lead Research Engineer | $93,101I-200-21063-119507 Reported wage: $93,101 / year Annualized: $93,101 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-09-28 Employment end: 2024-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Champaign, IL | 03/04/2021 | 07/01/2021 |
| Robert Bosch LLC | Lead Research Engineer | $218,000I-200-21111-247670 Reported wage: $218,000 / year Annualized: $218,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-04-28 Employment end: 2024-09-11 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 04/21/2021 | 09/12/2021 |
| Snap Inc. | Lead Research Engineer (5) | $151,840I-200-20281-864126 Reported wage: $151,840–$210,000 / year Annualized: $151,840 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2020-10-15 Employment end: 2023-10-18 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Monica, CA | 10/07/2020 | 10/19/2020 |
| Snap Inc. | Lead Research Engineer (5) | $155,376I-200-20220-757075 Reported wage: $155,376–$215,000 / year Annualized: $155,376 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-08-14 Employment end: 2024-02-03 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 08/07/2020 | 02/04/2021 |
| Arcelormittal USA LLC | Lead Research Engineer | $93,000I-200-20136-576539 Reported wage: $93,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $93,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-05-22 Employment end: 2023-09-13 Worker positions: 1 | East Chicago, IN | 05/15/2020 | 09/14/2020 |
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