Job title
Software Engineer 1 H-1B Salaries
488 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $83k.
Median base
$83k
Middle 50%
$70k–$102k
Filings
488
Top sponsor
Capgemini America
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 | 1 | $225k |
| FY2025 | 27 | $111k |
| FY2024 | 40 | $97k |
| FY2023 | 24 | $93k |
| FY2022 | 31 | $97k |
| FY2021 | 33 | $84k |
| FY2020 | 54 | $87k |
| FY2019 | 40 | $85k |
| FY2018 | 67 | $77k |
| FY2017 | 60 | $77k |
| FY2016 | 111 | $68k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer 1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer 1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer 1 is $83k (FY2026), from 488 filings. The middle 50% earn between $70k and $102k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer 1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer 1 are Capgemini America, Paypal, Emc.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer 1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer 1 roles are San Jose, CA, New York, NY, Chicago, IL.
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