Job title
Software Development Engineer 1 H-1B Salaries
68 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $80k.
Median base
$80k
Middle 50%
$69k–$97k
Filings
68
Top sponsor
Mitchell International
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5 | $97k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $97k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $85k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $114k |
| FY2020 | 8 | $102k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $83k |
| FY2018 | 6 | $80k |
| FY2017 | 17 | $70k |
| FY2016 | 13 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Engineer 1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Engineer 1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Engineer 1 is $80k (FY2025), from 68 filings. The middle 50% earn between $69k and $97k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Engineer 1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Engineer 1 are Mitchell International, Amazon.com Services, ID Analytics.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Engineer 1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Engineer 1 roles are San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Ossining, NY.
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