Job title
Software Development Engineering Manager H-1B Salaries
170 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $213k.
Median base
$213k
Middle 50%
$191k–$219k
Filings
170
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 | 15 | $211k |
| FY2025 | 61 | $217k |
| FY2024 | 27 | $211k |
| FY2023 | 20 | $202k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $205k |
| FY2021 | 7 | $214k |
| FY2020 | 23 | $205k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $197k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $129k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $101k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Engineering Manager
Top locations for Software Development Engineering Manager
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Engineering Manager?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Engineering Manager is $213k (FY2026), from 170 filings. The middle 50% earn between $191k and $219k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Engineering Managers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Engineering Manager are Apple, Logmein USA, Covidien.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Engineering Manager jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Engineering Manager roles are Cupertino, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA.
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