Electronics Engineer (R&D) salary
From 58 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 17-2076: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, R&D
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 71% of Electronics Engineer (R&D) filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Brookhaven National Laboratory. 26 filings (45% of the total), median $108,172.
- Median up 50% since FY2020. From $73,272 in FY2020 to $110,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Electronics Engineer (R&D) H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 58 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Electronics Engineer (R&D) jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 17-2076, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, R&D). The median base salary is $109,500, 11% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $95,250 and $131,123. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 71% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (27), and Brookhaven National Laboratory is the employer that files the most (26).
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Top employers for Electronics Engineer (R&D)
Employers with the most Electronics Engineer (R&D) filings. Bar: share of all Electronics Engineer (R&D) filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 29% of filings
Mid-level · 71% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $85,000 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | $109,000 | 29 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Electronics Engineer (R&D) pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $108,992 | 27 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,000 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,997 |
| 25th | $95,250 |
| 50th (median) | $109,500 |
| 75th | $131,123 |
| 90th | $155,418 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $73,272 | $61,922 | $105,622 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $92,000 | $71,246 | $110,942 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $93,800 | $70,000 | $118,955 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $94,201 | $75,948 | $102,277 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $95,800 | $79,280 | $111,246 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $109,000 | $95,000 | $131,123 | 33 |
| FY2026 | $110,000 | $100,320 | $131,500 | 25 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Electronics Engineer (R&D) make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Electronics Engineer (R&D) jobs is $109,500 (58 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $95,250 and $131,123.
What does an entry-level Electronics Engineer (R&D) earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $85,000. Level I accounts for 29% of Electronics Engineer (R&D) filings.