Job title
Engineer Sr H-1B Salaries
469 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $120k.
Median base
$120k
Middle 50%
$109k–$153k
Filings
469
Top sponsor
Nordstrom
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 | 10 | $146k |
| FY2025 | 40 | $154k |
| FY2024 | 48 | $166k |
| FY2023 | 96 | $120k |
| FY2022 | 121 | $116k |
| FY2021 | 104 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 46 | $108k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $99k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $95k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Engineer Sr
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Engineer Sr?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Engineer Sr is $120k (FY2026), from 469 filings. The middle 50% earn between $109k and $153k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Engineer Srs?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Engineer Sr are Nordstrom, Anthem, Elevance Health.
- Where are most H-1B Engineer Sr jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Engineer Sr roles are Seattle, WA, Norfolk, VA, Atlanta, GA.
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