Job title
Senior Systems Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
94 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$119k–$170k
Filings
94
Top sponsor
Nvidia
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 | 1 | $157k |
| FY2025 | 7 | $157k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $128k |
| FY2023 | 13 | $178k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $175k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $150k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $110k |
| FY2019 | 14 | $119k |
| FY2018 | 12 | $112k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $116k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $116k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Systems Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Systems Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Systems Software Engineer is $130k (FY2026), from 94 filings. The middle 50% earn between $119k and $170k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Systems Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Systems Software Engineer are Nvidia, Blackberry, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Systems Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Systems Software Engineer roles are Mountain View, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Franklin, WI.
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