Job title
Software Applications Engineer H-1B Salaries
316 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $100k.
Median base
$100k
Middle 50%
$87k–$116k
Filings
316
Top sponsor
Qualcomm Technologies
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 | 6 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 13 | $110k |
| FY2024 | 46 | $116k |
| FY2023 | 52 | $111k |
| FY2022 | 36 | $101k |
| FY2021 | 38 | $97k |
| FY2020 | 21 | $95k |
| FY2019 | 42 | $86k |
| FY2018 | 28 | $93k |
| FY2017 | 13 | $82k |
| FY2016 | 21 | $80k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Applications Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Applications Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Applications Engineer is $100k (FY2026), from 316 filings. The middle 50% earn between $87k and $116k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Applications Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Applications Engineer are Qualcomm Technologies, HP, Tesla.
- Where are most H-1B Software Applications Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Applications Engineer roles are San Diego, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX.
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