OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
R&D Engineering
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 recordsR&D Engineering insights
Total filings539All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$135,988520 eligible salary records
Employer names44Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$120,000–$160,138Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*94 filings$134,800 median · n=87
*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 · 520 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering143
$131,000 median · n=138 eligible
Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering106
$145,000 median · n=105 eligible
R&D Engineering73
$143,622 median · n=72 eligible
Technologist, R&D Engineering38
$171,559 median · n=38 eligible
R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer28
$101,059 median · n=26 eligible
Senior Engineer, R&D Engineering28
$100,000 median · n=27 eligible
R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer20
$130,982 median · n=18 eligible
R&D Engineering Manager10
$112,424 median · n=9 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Milpitas, CA114
$141,669 median · n=113 eligible
San Jose, CA91
$134,699 median · n=90 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA48
$189,145 median · n=47 eligible
Austin, TX24
$135,526 median · n=24 eligible
Canonsburg, PA24
$98,197 median · n=21 eligible
Fremont, CA23
$132,000 median · n=22 eligible
Milpitas, CALIFORNIA19
$122,442 median · n=16 eligible
Folsom, CA15
$135,179 median · n=15 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
97.2%Certified LCAs
Certified524 97.2%
Withdrawn7 1.3%
Certified - Withdrawn4 0.7%
Denied4 0.7%
Denominator: all 539 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.293
$135,000 median · n=287 eligible
Synopsys, Inc.108
$156,454 median · n=103 eligible
Hgst, Inc.35
$144,404 median · n=34 eligible
Ansys, Inc.33
$114,754 median · n=32 eligible
Ansys, Lnc.17
$118,286 median · n=14 eligible
Dow Silicones Corporation5
$102,898 median · n=5 eligible
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.3
$165,600 median · n=3 eligible
Rohm And Haas Chemicals, LLC3
$84,224 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$135,988Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$104,912
25th percentile$120,000
Median (50th)$135,988
75th percentile$160,138
90th percentile$190,000
n=520 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
539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $136,080I-200-26174-042523 Reported wage: $136,080–$150,000 / year Annualized: $136,080 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Waltham, MA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Synopsys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr Engineer | $106,131I-200-26174-042882 Reported wage: $106,131–$151,000 / year Annualized: $106,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Evanston, IL | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Synopsys, Inc. | R&D Engineering | $111,697I-200-26175-044422 Reported wage: $111,697–$151,000 / year Annualized: $111,697 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 30 | Morrisville, NC | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $180,161I-200-26169-029961 Reported wage: $180,161–$183,161 / year Annualized: $180,161 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, R&D Engineering | $140,604I-200-26168-024423 Reported wage: $140,604–$142,100 / year Annualized: $140,604 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-27 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/17/2026 | 09/28/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Senior Engineer, R&D Engineering | $140,604I-200-26168-024425 Reported wage: $140,604–$142,100 / year Annualized: $140,604 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-27 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/17/2026 | 09/28/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $118,286I-200-26168-026567 Reported wage: $118,286–$143,222 / year Annualized: $118,286 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 06/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $106,131I-200-26167-019971 Reported wage: $106,131–$109,250 / year Annualized: $106,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Evanston, IL | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $118,286I-200-26167-021648 Reported wage: $118,286–$135,000 / year Annualized: $118,286 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $118,286I-200-26167-021654 Reported wage: $118,286–$135,000 / year Annualized: $118,286 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Synopsys, Inc. | R&D Engineering | $178,613I-200-26162-007884 Reported wage: $178,613–$271,000 / year Annualized: $178,613 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 30 | Austin, TX | 06/11/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $131,505I-200-26159-992097 Reported wage: $131,505–$140,000 / year Annualized: $131,505 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lebanon, NH | 06/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $149,826I-200-26156-986829 Reported wage: $149,826–$175,000 / year Annualized: $149,826 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $81,037I-200-26155-982862 Reported wage: $81,037–$120,500 / year Annualized: $81,037 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 06/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $114,754I-200-26155-984107 Reported wage: $114,754–$120,700 / year Annualized: $114,754 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $131,505I-200-26156-986707 Reported wage: $131,505–$140,000 / hour Annualized: $273,530,400 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lebanon, NH | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $98,197I-200-26149-963319 Reported wage: $98,197–$122,000 / year Annualized: $98,197 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $114,754I-200-26149-964417 Reported wage: $114,754–$116,000 / year Annualized: $114,754 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $144,622I-200-26148-958357 Reported wage: $144,622–$146,622 / year Annualized: $144,622 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Lebanon, NH | 05/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Director | $213,075I-200-26147-954036 Reported wage: $213,075–$230,000 / year Annualized: $213,075 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $98,197I-200-26141-936300 Reported wage: $98,197–$120,000 / year Annualized: $98,197 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 05/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer | $180,161I-200-26139-927595 Reported wage: $180,161–$182,161 / year Annualized: $180,161 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $119,475I-200-26138-921412 Reported wage: $119,475–$140,000 / year Annualized: $119,475 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 20 | Canonsburg, PA | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $114,754I-200-26131-895614 Reported wage: $114,754–$115,920 / year Annualized: $114,754 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ansys, Lnc. | R&D Engineering, Sr. Engineer | $98,197I-200-26128-888336 Reported wage: $98,197–$110,000 / year Annualized: $98,197 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Canonsburg, PA | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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