Job title
Senior Software Architect H-1B Salaries
451 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $133k.
Median base
$133k
Middle 50%
$111k–$160k
Filings
451
Top sponsor
Wizni
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 | 7 | $172k |
| FY2025 | 32 | $145k |
| FY2024 | 40 | $157k |
| FY2023 | 34 | $145k |
| FY2022 | 57 | $149k |
| FY2021 | 45 | $149k |
| FY2020 | 44 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 54 | $131k |
| FY2018 | 52 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 39 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 47 | $113k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Software Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Software Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Software Architect is $133k (FY2026), from 451 filings. The middle 50% earn between $111k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Software Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Software Architect are Wizni, Lenmar Consulting, McKinsey Company Inc. United States.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Software Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Software Architect roles are New York, NY, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA.
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