Job title
Backend Developer H-1B Salaries
227 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $105k.
Median base
$105k
Middle 50%
$85k–$123k
Filings
227
Top sponsor
IBM
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 4 | $113k |
| FY2025 | 43 | $109k |
| FY2024 | 40 | $107k |
| FY2023 | 20 | $110k |
| FY2022 | 44 | $99k |
| FY2021 | 11 | $93k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $110k |
| FY2019 | 22 | $90k |
| FY2018 | 17 | $91k |
| FY2017 | 12 | $80k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $121k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Backend Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Backend Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Backend Developer is $105k (FY2026), from 227 filings. The middle 50% earn between $85k and $123k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Backend Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Backend Developer are IBM, Autorentals Com, Photon Infotech.
- Where are most H-1B Backend Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Backend Developer roles are Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY.
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