What skills are most in demand for Lead VR/AR Engineer roles?

The top skills required for Lead VR/AR Engineer positions include various technical skills.

Lead VR/AR Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$76,960 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

$64,480 $76,960 $191,360

Verified September 2026 Directional Estimate (4 postings) 📊 Multi-Source Blend

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead VR/AR Engineer in United States is $76,960 per year as of September 2026, based on 4 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $64,480, while senior specialists can earn up to $191,360. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,040 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead VR/AR Engineer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead VR/AR Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead VR/AR Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	647	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Lead VR/AR Engineer	4	0	0
Number of salaries quoted	4	0	0
Entry Level	$64,480
Junior	$64,480
Median Salary	$76,960
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	$191,360
Expert / Top Earners	$191,360

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	30-Day Trend	Action
virtual reality (vr)	20%	Stable	Learn This
augmented reality (ar)	20%	Stable	Learn This
mixed reality (mr)	16%	Stable	Learn This
extended reality (xr)	16%	Stable	Learn This
Python	16%	Stable	Learn This
model-based take off	12%	Stable	Learn This
4d modeling	12%	Stable	Learn This
quantity variance reporting	12%	Stable	Learn This
reality capture workflows	12%	Stable	Learn This
drawing creation	12%	Stable	Learn This
schedule sequencing	12%	Stable	Learn This