Job title
Software Application Engineer H-1B Salaries
281 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $104k.
Median base
$104k
Middle 50%
$84k–$118k
Filings
281
Top sponsor
Workday
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 | 3 | $118k |
| FY2025 | 17 | $137k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $118k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $101k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $100k |
| FY2021 | 20 | $86k |
| FY2020 | 37 | $100k |
| FY2019 | 49 | $103k |
| FY2018 | 50 | $80k |
| FY2017 | 28 | $104k |
| FY2016 | 40 | $110k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Application Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Application Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Application Engineer is $104k (FY2026), from 281 filings. The middle 50% earn between $84k and $118k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Application Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Application Engineer are Workday, Populus Group, Wizardtechsolutions.
- Where are most H-1B Software Application Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Application Engineer roles are Pleasanton, CA, Piscataway, NJ, Columbus, IN.
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