Job title
Senior Software Engineer 1 H-1B Salaries
271 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $147k.
Median base
$147k
Middle 50%
$142k–$161k
Filings
271
Top sponsor
Asml US
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 | 14 | $162k |
| FY2025 | 47 | $152k |
| FY2024 | 53 | $147k |
| FY2023 | 65 | $146k |
| FY2022 | 61 | $150k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $136k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $130k |
| FY2019 | 13 | $128k |
| FY2018 | 1 | $145k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Software Engineer 1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Software Engineer 1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Software Engineer 1 is $147k (FY2026), from 271 filings. The middle 50% earn between $142k and $161k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Software Engineer 1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Software Engineer 1 are Asml US, Sophos, Hermes Microvision.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Software Engineer 1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Software Engineer 1 roles are San Jose, CA, Wilton, CT, San Diego, CA.
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