Job title
Distinguished Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
53 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2025 · median base $193k.
Median base
$193k
Middle 50%
$173k–$250k
Filings
53
Top sponsor
Walmart Associates
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12 | $185k |
| FY2024 | 13 | $250k |
| FY2023 | 7 | $193k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $184k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $242k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $171k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $165k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $116k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $132k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Distinguished Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Distinguished Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Distinguished Software Engineer is $193k (FY2025), from 53 filings. The middle 50% earn between $173k and $250k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Distinguished Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Distinguished Software Engineer are Walmart Associates, Ruckus Wireless, Intuit.
- Where are most H-1B Distinguished Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Distinguished Software Engineer roles are Sunnyvale, CA, San Jose, CA, Bellevue, WA.
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