Job title
Security Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
103 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $127k.
Median base
$127k
Middle 50%
$100k–$160k
Filings
103
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | $265k |
| FY2025 | 8 | $189k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $168k |
| FY2023 | 13 | $164k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $110k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $100k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $144k |
| FY2019 | 9 | $113k |
| FY2018 | 16 | $115k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 21 | $112k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Security Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Security Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Security Software Engineer is $127k (FY2026), from 103 filings. The middle 50% earn between $100k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Security Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Security Software Engineer are Microsoft, Netflix, Uber Technologies.
- Where are most H-1B Security Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Security Software Engineer roles are Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, Los Gatos, CA.
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