Job title
Software Developer I H-1B Salaries
736 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $76k.
Median base
$76k
Middle 50%
$71k–$88k
Filings
736
Top sponsor
Quest Global Services - N A
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 | $79k |
| FY2025 | 54 | $84k |
| FY2024 | 25 | $82k |
| FY2023 | 33 | $80k |
| FY2022 | 41 | $87k |
| FY2021 | 42 | $75k |
| FY2020 | 229 | $76k |
| FY2019 | 124 | $72k |
| FY2018 | 69 | $75k |
| FY2017 | 57 | $70k |
| FY2016 | 59 | $68k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Developer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Developer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Developer I is $76k (FY2026), from 736 filings. The middle 50% earn between $71k and $88k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Developer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Developer I are Quest Global Services - N A, Paycom Payroll, Redfin.
- Where are most H-1B Software Developer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Developer I roles are Austin, TX, Sunnyvale, CA, Oklahoma City, OK.
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