R&D Engineer Salary in Louisville, Kentucky

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How much does an R&D Engineer make in Louisville, KY? The average R&D Engineer salary in Louisville, KY is $118,439 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $104,953 and $133,747. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Controls Engineer
Nestlé Purina - FLAGSTAFF , AZ
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. T
- 9 days ago
Reverse Engineer
Booz Allen - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Reverse Engineer. The Opportunity. A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable agencies to achieve their missions, but how can an organization m
- 77 days ago
Project Engineer
B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC - IRVINE , CA
B. Braun Medical, Inc. Company. B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC. Job Posting Location. Irvine, California, United States. Functional Area. Other Ar
- 1 day ago
Field Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - WEST HAVEN , CT
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
- 2 days ago
Field Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - BOSTON , MA
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
- 2 days ago
Field Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - ORLANDO , FL
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of R&D Engineer in Louisville, KY. The base salary for R&D Engineer ranges from $104,953 to $133,747 with the average base salary of $118,439. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,038 to $143,701 with the average total cash compensation of $125,060.

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About Louisville, Kentucky    Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

Louisville, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

R&D Engineer Salary in popular cities: Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro

Skills associated with R&D Engineer: Design, Maintenance, Product Development

Recently searched related titles: R&d Engineer, Senior R&d Engineer

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