Job title
Development Engineer H-1B Salaries
607 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $85k.
Median base
$85k
Middle 50%
$73k–$100k
Filings
607
Top sponsor
Fit Electronics
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 | 2 | $95k |
| FY2025 | 31 | $104k |
| FY2024 | 38 | $98k |
| FY2023 | 32 | $95k |
| FY2022 | 53 | $90k |
| FY2021 | 64 | $93k |
| FY2020 | 72 | $81k |
| FY2019 | 90 | $83k |
| FY2018 | 94 | $79k |
| FY2017 | 69 | $75k |
| FY2016 | 62 | $75k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Development Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Development Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Development Engineer is $85k (FY2026), from 607 filings. The middle 50% earn between $73k and $100k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Development Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Development Engineer are Fit Electronics, Autoliv Asp, Apple.
- Where are most H-1B Development Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Development Engineer roles are Auburn Hills, MI, Minneapolis, MN, Houston, TX.
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