Job title
Senior Data Engineer H-1B Salaries
6,392 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $135k.
Median base
$135k
Middle 50%
$116k–$155k
Filings
6,392
Top sponsor
Walmart Associates
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 | 189 | $135k |
| FY2025 | 1,193 | $140k |
| FY2024 | 991 | $137k |
| FY2023 | 906 | $135k |
| FY2022 | 1,153 | $133k |
| FY2021 | 760 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 416 | $127k |
| FY2019 | 397 | $125k |
| FY2018 | 210 | $134k |
| FY2017 | 110 | $124k |
| FY2016 | 67 | $123k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Data Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Data Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Data Engineer is $135k (FY2026), from 6,392 filings. The middle 50% earn between $116k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Data Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Data Engineer are Walmart Associates, Optum Services, Nike.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Data Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Data Engineer roles are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC.
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