Job title
Software Dev Engineer I H-1B Salaries
1,905 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $129k.
Median base
$129k
Middle 50%
$129k–$134k
Filings
1,905
Top sponsor
Amazon.com Services
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 | 81 | $133k |
| FY2025 | 1,599 | $129k |
| FY2024 | 22 | $123k |
| FY2023 | 51 | $125k |
| FY2022 | 51 | $127k |
| FY2021 | 52 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 43 | $117k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $81k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $111k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $104k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Dev Engineer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Dev Engineer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Dev Engineer I is $129k (FY2026), from 1,905 filings. The middle 50% earn between $129k and $134k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Dev Engineer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Dev Engineer I are Amazon.com Services, Amazon Development Center U.S., Amazon Web Services.
- Where are most H-1B Software Dev Engineer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Dev Engineer I roles are Seattle, WA, Bellevue, WA, Austin, TX.
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