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Software Engineer/Developer H-1B Salaries

1,134 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $87k.

Median base
$87k
Middle 50%
$76k–$101k
Filings
1,134
Top sponsor
Ana-Data Consulting

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.

P25$76kP75$101kP10$68kP90$105kMedian$87k

By fiscal year

Fiscal yearFilingsMedian base
FY20262$94k
FY202549$95k
FY202496$88k
FY202392$87k
FY2022153$102k
FY2021189$100k
FY202090$81k
FY2019105$86k
FY2018125$85k
FY2017127$76k
FY2016106$65k
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer/Developer
Top locations for Software Engineer/Developer

Frequently asked questions

What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer/Developer?
The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer/Developer is $87k (FY2026), from 1,134 filings. The middle 50% earn between $76k and $101k.
Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer/Developers?
The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer/Developer are Ana-Data Consulting, Fidelity Technology Group, Smart Source Technologies.
Where are most H-1B Software Engineer/Developer jobs located?
The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer/Developer roles are Jersey City, NJ, Durham, NC, Westlake, TX.

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