Job title
Distinguished Engineer H-1B Salaries
147 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $205k.
Median base
$205k
Middle 50%
$160k–$265k
Filings
147
Top sponsor
Capital One Services
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 | $240k |
| FY2025 | 33 | $240k |
| FY2024 | 27 | $174k |
| FY2023 | 25 | $193k |
| FY2022 | 28 | $198k |
| FY2021 | 10 | $191k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $238k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $160k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $195k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $216k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $160k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Distinguished Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Distinguished Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Distinguished Engineer is $205k (FY2026), from 147 filings. The middle 50% earn between $160k and $265k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Distinguished Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Distinguished Engineer are Capital One Services, Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks.
- Where are most H-1B Distinguished Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Distinguished Engineer roles are Santa Clara, CA, Mclean, VA, Richmond, VA.
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