Job title
Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
285,124 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$89k–$145k
Filings
285,124
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 3,322 | $138k |
| FY2025 | 28,016 | $138k |
| FY2024 | 30,843 | $130k |
| FY2023 | 31,926 | $133k |
| FY2022 | 35,950 | $125k |
| FY2021 | 25,270 | $113k |
| FY2020 | 26,596 | $109k |
| FY2019 | 30,500 | $97k |
| FY2018 | 27,087 | $94k |
| FY2017 | 22,096 | $88k |
| FY2016 | 23,518 | $84k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer is $110k (FY2026), from 285,124 filings. The middle 50% earn between $89k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer are Microsoft, Google, Meta Platforms.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer roles are Redmond, WA, Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA.
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