Job title
Senior Engineer H-1B Salaries
8,278 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $118k.
Median base
$118k
Middle 50%
$99k–$140k
Filings
8,278
Top sponsor
American Express Travel Related Services
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 | 97 | $136k |
| FY2025 | 823 | $142k |
| FY2024 | 747 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 674 | $137k |
| FY2022 | 966 | $128k |
| FY2021 | 860 | $119k |
| FY2020 | 881 | $114k |
| FY2019 | 926 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 928 | $109k |
| FY2017 | 723 | $106k |
| FY2016 | 653 | $98k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Engineer is $118k (FY2026), from 8,278 filings. The middle 50% earn between $99k and $140k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Engineer are American Express Travel Related Services, Target Enterprise, Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Engineer roles are Phoenix, AZ, Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY.
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