Remote research engineer salary
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 21, 2026
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Research Engineer pay on remote roles is measured from 9 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 9 postings put the middle half between $142,300 and $320,000, with a median of $185,000.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
35 research engineer roles are open remote right now, 8 listing pay.
| Country | Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Mid | $142,300 – $320,000 | $185,000 | 9hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open research engineer roles · remote · 8 with stated pay
Pay marked e is our estimate. Everything else is the employer's own figure.
this job's payour estimatewhere most pay sits here, $150,000–$850,000scale $90,000–$1,190,000