Job title
Security Operations Engineer H-1B Salaries
101 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $142k.
Median base
$142k
Middle 50%
$115k–$166k
Filings
101
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 4 | $125k |
| FY2024 | 10 | $149k |
| FY2023 | 25 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 34 | $142k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $102k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $106k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $131k |
| FY2018 | 6 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $109k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $45k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Security Operations Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Security Operations Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Security Operations Engineer is $142k (FY2025), from 101 filings. The middle 50% earn between $115k and $166k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Security Operations Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Security Operations Engineer are Microsoft, Eateam, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
- Where are most H-1B Security Operations Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Security Operations Engineer roles are Redmond, WA, Palo Alto, CA, Chicago, IL.
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