Job title
Senior Database Engineer H-1B Salaries
474 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $122k.
Median base
$122k
Middle 50%
$105k–$144k
Filings
474
Top sponsor
American Tower
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 | 5 | $203k |
| FY2025 | 34 | $145k |
| FY2024 | 30 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 43 | $135k |
| FY2022 | 64 | $130k |
| FY2021 | 61 | $124k |
| FY2020 | 59 | $119k |
| FY2019 | 64 | $120k |
| FY2018 | 41 | $114k |
| FY2017 | 37 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 36 | $103k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Database Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Database Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Database Engineer is $122k (FY2026), from 474 filings. The middle 50% earn between $105k and $144k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Database Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Database Engineer are American Tower, Pacific Investment Management, Salesforce Com.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Database Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Database Engineer roles are Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, Charlotte, NC.
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