Job title
Senior Architect H-1B Salaries
980 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $137k.
Median base
$137k
Middle 50%
$115k–$160k
Filings
980
Top sponsor
Nvidia
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 | 16 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 138 | $142k |
| FY2024 | 97 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 89 | $149k |
| FY2022 | 127 | $142k |
| FY2021 | 87 | $142k |
| FY2020 | 90 | $122k |
| FY2019 | 99 | $135k |
| FY2018 | 108 | $136k |
| FY2017 | 77 | $130k |
| FY2016 | 52 | $125k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Architect is $137k (FY2026), from 980 filings. The middle 50% earn between $115k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Architect are Nvidia, Sapient, Brillio.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Architect roles are Santa Clara, CA, New York, NY, Chicago, IL.
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