Job title
Software Development Engineering H-1B Salaries
693 certified H-1B filings · FY2022–FY2026 · median base $190k.
Median base
$190k
Middle 50%
$164k–$214k
Filings
693
Top sponsor
Apple
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 | 136 | $185k |
| FY2025 | 547 | $190k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $180k |
| FY2023 | 2 | $118k |
| FY2022 | 1 | $123k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Engineering is $190k (FY2026), from 693 filings. The middle 50% earn between $164k and $214k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Engineering are Apple, Fiserv Solutions, Pioneer Consulting Services.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Engineering roles are Cupertino, CA, Seattle, WA, Sunnyvale, CA.
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