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STAFF ENGINEER, R&D

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 17 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader LEAD ENGINEER profile (21,832 filings).
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17

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$125,072

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

6

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$109,959

25th Percentile

$123,614

Median (50th)

$125,072

75th Percentile

$129,578

90th Percentile

$138,900

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Top Employers Hiring STAFF ENGINEER, R&D
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
GAMMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 3 $123,614 $106,870 - $123,614 100.0%
Edwards Lifesciences LLC 2 $125,277 $124,554 - $126,000 50.0%
Stryker Corporation 2 $134,774 $130,770 - $138,778 100.0%
BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY 1 $140,000 $140,000 - $140,000 100.0%
KERR CORPORATION 1 $110,302 $110,302 - $110,302 100.0%
MicroVention, Inc. 1 $125,590 $125,590 - $125,590 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
Staff 10 $125,072 $106,870 - $140,000
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Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Westmont IL 3 $123,614
Fremont CA 2 $134,774
Irvine CA 2 $125,277
Aliso Viejo CA 1 $125,590
Orange CA 1 $110,302
San Diego CA 1 $140,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of STAFF ENGINEER, R&D with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
STAFF ENGINEER, R&D 17 $120,310
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2021 2 $127,662 100.0%
2023 1 $140,000 100.0%
2024 5 $123,614 80.0%
2026 2 $122,824 100.0%
Company Comparison - STAFF ENGINEER, R&D

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
GAMMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 3 $123,614 100.0%
Edwards Lifesciences LLC 2 $125,277 50.0%
Stryker Corporation 2 $134,774 100.0%
BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY 1 $140,000 100.0%
KERR CORPORATION 1 $110,302 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.