Job title
Software Engineer, Backend H-1B Salaries
187 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$135k–$188k
Filings
187
Top sponsor
Doordash
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 | 8 | $172k |
| FY2025 | 23 | $164k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $170k |
| FY2023 | 14 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 22 | $160k |
| FY2021 | 58 | $175k |
| FY2020 | 21 | $135k |
| FY2019 | 11 | $133k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $113k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $110k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer, Backend
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer, Backend?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer, Backend is $160k (FY2026), from 187 filings. The middle 50% earn between $135k and $188k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer, Backends?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer, Backend are Doordash, Match Group, Grab Technology.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer, Backend jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer, Backend roles are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA.
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