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Research Engineer salaries in Manufacturing
Explore Research Engineer pay at 2 employers in Manufacturing. Employer industry and career are separate: this page focuses on the employers assigned to this sector, while the career can also appear elsewhere.
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Research Engineer · Matic Robots, Inc. · All reported locations
For Research Engineer at Matic Robots, Inc. in All reported locations, the median offered annual base wage is USD $184,000. The sample denominator is 12 offered-wage filings. Measurement period: FY 2026 filings. Benchmark year: 2026.
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Research Engineer · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · All reported locations
For Research Engineer at FORD MOTOR COMPANY in All reported locations, the median offered annual base wage is USD $125,362. The sample denominator is 8 offered-wage filings. Measurement period: FY 2026 filings. Benchmark year: 2026.
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| EMPLOYER / ROLE | TOTAL COMP | BASE SALARY | STOCK / YEAR | CASH BONUS | CONTEXT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MR Matic Robots, Inc.Research EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $184,000 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort12 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
FM FORD MOTOR COMPANYResearch EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $125,362 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort8 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 |
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What are Research Engineer salaries in Manufacturing?
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Can Research Engineer work in other industries?
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