Job title
Software Development Engineer 2 H-1B Salaries
121 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $108k.
Median base
$108k
Middle 50%
$92k–$122k
Filings
121
Top sponsor
Advanced Micro Devices
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 | $115k |
| FY2025 | 7 | $156k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $138k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $116k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $155k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $101k |
| FY2019 | 21 | $96k |
| FY2018 | 19 | $103k |
| FY2017 | 18 | $93k |
| FY2016 | 16 | $90k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Engineer 2
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Engineer 2?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Engineer 2 is $108k (FY2026), from 121 filings. The middle 50% earn between $92k and $122k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Engineer 2s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Engineer 2 are Advanced Micro Devices, Mitchell International, Microsoft.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Engineer 2 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Engineer 2 roles are San Diego, CA, Boxborough, MA, Bellevue, WA.
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