Job title
Software Architect H-1B Salaries
5,190 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $108k.
Median base
$108k
Middle 50%
$91k–$131k
Filings
5,190
Top sponsor
Tech Mahindra Americas
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 | 80 | $140k |
| FY2025 | 358 | $132k |
| FY2024 | 343 | $123k |
| FY2023 | 420 | $125k |
| FY2022 | 478 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 505 | $115k |
| FY2020 | 620 | $109k |
| FY2019 | 647 | $102k |
| FY2018 | 722 | $95k |
| FY2017 | 513 | $93k |
| FY2016 | 504 | $90k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Architect is $108k (FY2026), from 5,190 filings. The middle 50% earn between $91k and $131k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Architect are Tech Mahindra Americas, Mphasis, Cgi Technologies and Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Software Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Architect roles are Plano, TX, San Jose, CA, Houston, TX.
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