Job title
Software Engineer/Architect H-1B Salaries
140 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $78k.
Median base
$78k
Middle 50%
$65k–$81k
Filings
140
Top sponsor
Crest Software Services
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15 | $80k |
| FY2024 | 68 | $65k |
| FY2023 | 33 | $81k |
| FY2021 | 1 | $100k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 2 | $91k |
| FY2018 | 13 | $95k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $95k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer/Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer/Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer/Architect is $78k (FY2025), from 140 filings. The middle 50% earn between $65k and $81k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer/Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer/Architect are Crest Software Services, Response Informatics, Highdata Software.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer/Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer/Architect roles are Princeton, NJ, Salem, NH, Lincolnshire, IL.
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