Job title
Software Engineer 3 H-1B Salaries
4,508 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $136k.
Median base
$136k
Middle 50%
$118k–$150k
Filings
4,508
Top sponsor
Paypal
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 | 42 | $155k |
| FY2025 | 429 | $153k |
| FY2024 | 374 | $148k |
| FY2023 | 406 | $148k |
| FY2022 | 454 | $141k |
| FY2021 | 458 | $142k |
| FY2020 | 431 | $140k |
| FY2019 | 410 | $138k |
| FY2018 | 457 | $135k |
| FY2017 | 391 | $130k |
| FY2016 | 656 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer 3
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer 3?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer 3 is $136k (FY2026), from 4,508 filings. The middle 50% earn between $118k and $150k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer 3s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer 3 are Paypal, eBay, Capgemini America.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer 3 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer 3 roles are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Bellevue, WA.
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