Job title
Senior Software Engineer 2 H-1B Salaries
117 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $170k.
Median base
$170k
Middle 50%
$158k–$185k
Filings
117
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 | 4 | $162k |
| FY2025 | 30 | $161k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $184k |
| FY2023 | 25 | $175k |
| FY2022 | 17 | $185k |
| FY2021 | 7 | $140k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $169k |
| FY2019 | 4 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $165k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $91k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $89k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Software Engineer 2
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Software Engineer 2?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Software Engineer 2 is $170k (FY2026), from 117 filings. The middle 50% earn between $158k and $185k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Software Engineer 2s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Software Engineer 2 are Asml US, Sophos, Hermes Microvision.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Software Engineer 2 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Software Engineer 2 roles are San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA, Burlington, MA.
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