Job title
Software Engineer 2 H-1B Salaries
6,815 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $99k.
Median base
$99k
Middle 50%
$83k–$124k
Filings
6,815
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 | 17 | $125k |
| FY2025 | 342 | $132k |
| FY2024 | 307 | $124k |
| FY2023 | 333 | $118k |
| FY2022 | 429 | $117k |
| FY2021 | 398 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 524 | $102k |
| FY2019 | 665 | $99k |
| FY2018 | 787 | $115k |
| FY2017 | 444 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 2,569 | $83k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer 2
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer 2?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer 2 is $99k (FY2026), from 6,815 filings. The middle 50% earn between $83k and $124k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer 2s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer 2 are Capgemini America, Paypal, eBay.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer 2 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer 2 roles are San Jose, CA, Redmond, WA, Austin, TX.
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