Job title
Software Development Manager H-1B Salaries
1,280 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $147k.
Median base
$147k
Middle 50%
$127k–$164k
Filings
1,280
Top sponsor
Amazon Corporate
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 | 18 | $145k |
| FY2025 | 147 | $162k |
| FY2024 | 114 | $152k |
| FY2023 | 103 | $150k |
| FY2022 | 146 | $150k |
| FY2021 | 104 | $140k |
| FY2020 | 114 | $135k |
| FY2019 | 100 | $134k |
| FY2018 | 105 | $133k |
| FY2017 | 173 | $151k |
| FY2016 | 156 | $140k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Development Manager
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Development Manager?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Development Manager is $147k (FY2026), from 1,280 filings. The middle 50% earn between $127k and $164k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Development Managers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Development Manager are Amazon Corporate, Oracle America, Iqvia.
- Where are most H-1B Software Development Manager jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Development Manager roles are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA.
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