Job title
Expert Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
164 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $141k.
Median base
$141k
Middle 50%
$117k–$160k
Filings
164
Top sponsor
J B Hunt Transport
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 | $181k |
| FY2025 | 26 | $153k |
| FY2024 | 14 | $167k |
| FY2023 | 22 | $158k |
| FY2022 | 25 | $132k |
| FY2021 | 20 | $127k |
| FY2020 | 11 | $115k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $121k |
| FY2018 | 13 | $115k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $113k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Expert Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Expert Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Expert Software Engineer is $141k (FY2026), from 164 filings. The middle 50% earn between $117k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Expert Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Expert Software Engineer are J B Hunt Transport, Delta Dental of California, Allscripts Software.
- Where are most H-1B Expert Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Expert Software Engineer roles are Lowell, AR, Raleigh, NC, Oakland, CA.
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