What is the average salary for R&D?

The average salary for R&D is $117.4K – $158.2K per year, based on 5 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for R&D calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

R&D salary

Average salary

$117.4K – $158.2K/ year

25th percentile: $99K
Median: $146.6K
75th percentile: $180K
Based on: 5 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$122.1K – $167.2K	$150.5K – $218.9K	-22%

Top locations

United States$117.4K – $158.2K5 jobs

Top titles

Robotics Engineering$128.6K – $191.4K334 jobs

Software Engineering$147.9K – $215.3K153 jobs

Robotics Engineer$136.4K – $208.5K128 jobs

Robotics Software Engineer$144.7K – $214.3K120 jobs

Robotics Software Engineering$148.6K – $208.3K95 jobs

Robotics$143.9K – $220.3K90 jobs

Related skills

Python$143.2K – $212K577 jobs

C++$150.5K – $219.6K482 jobs

Robotics$136.8K – $202.2K231 jobs

Computer Vision$158.5K – $234.2K225 jobs

Machine Learning$161.2K – $240.3K203 jobs

Motion Planning$151K – $218.4K201 jobs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for R&D?: The average salary for R&D is $117.4K – $158.2K per year, based on 5 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for R&D calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.