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R&D engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$109,337
Average $109,337
Low $62,222
High $192,129

The average salary for a r&d engineer is $109,337 per year in the United States. 3.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

R&D Engineer job openings in United States

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Manufacturing R&D Engineer
Vantedge Medical3.3out of 5 stars.
Durham, CT
Full-time
23 hours 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
    $152,215 per year
  2. Cary, NC
    $136,416 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $133,106 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $128,551 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $92,479 per year

Where can a R&D Engineer earn more?

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Senior R&D Engineer

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