Job title
Security Engineer I H-1B Salaries
508 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $136k.
Median base
$136k
Middle 50%
$106k–$158k
Filings
508
Top sponsor
Amazon.com 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 | 13 | $155k |
| FY2025 | 87 | $152k |
| FY2024 | 75 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 95 | $142k |
| FY2022 | 105 | $142k |
| FY2021 | 41 | $128k |
| FY2020 | 29 | $124k |
| FY2019 | 27 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 19 | $103k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $96k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $97k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Security Engineer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Security Engineer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Security Engineer I is $136k (FY2026), from 508 filings. The middle 50% earn between $106k and $158k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Security Engineer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Security Engineer I are Amazon.com Services, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Development Center U.S..
- Where are most H-1B Security Engineer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Security Engineer I roles are Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, New York, NY.
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