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R&D engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a R&D Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$108,952
Average $108,952
Low $61,964
High $191,573

The average salary for a r&d engineer is $108,952 per year in the United States. 3.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

R&D Engineer job openings in United States

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R&D Engineer
Bloomfield, CT
$83,300 - $133,280 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for R&D Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ASAP Solutions
 
$371,426per year
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ByteDance
 
$331,400per year
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Daiichi Sankyo
 
$328,433per year
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Videojet Technologies
 
$305,000per year
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Valent Biosciences
 
$300,000per year
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Syneos Health
 
$291,600per year
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Highest paying cities for R&D Engineers near United States

  1. Albuquerque, NM
    $151,963 per year
  2. Cary, NC
    $136,416 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $133,900 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $127,055 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $92,510 per year

Where can a R&D Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for R&D Engineers in different locations
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Senior R&D Engineer

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