Average Compensation
$139,089
National Average
The average salary for a R&D Engineer is $139,089 per year. Typical salary ranges from $100,000 (at 25% percentile) to $166,961 (at 75% percentile). In addition to the base salary R&D Engineers pay may include bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, stock options and RSUs. Average salary for R&D Engineers usually increases with experience . R&D Engineers salary also varies based on where the position is located
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