Job title
Director, Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
51 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $173k.
Median base
$173k
Middle 50%
$142k–$212k
Filings
51
Top sponsor
UBS Business Solutions US
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 | 3 | $155k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $175k |
| FY2024 | 9 | $225k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $194k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $195k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $140k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $140k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $215k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $143k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $121k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Director, Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Director, Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Director, Software Engineer is $173k (FY2026), from 51 filings. The middle 50% earn between $142k and $212k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Director, Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Director, Software Engineer are UBS Business Solutions US, Gartner, Scor Global Life Americas Reinsurance.
- Where are most H-1B Director, Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Director, Software Engineer roles are San Diego, CA, Chicago, IL, Weehawken, NJ.
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