Job title
Software Engineer Iii H-1B Salaries
10,132 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $117k.
Median base
$117k
Middle 50%
$101k–$134k
Filings
10,132
Top sponsor
Walmart Associates
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 | 167 | $129k |
| FY2025 | 1,551 | $120k |
| FY2024 | 1,405 | $117k |
| FY2023 | 1,254 | $121k |
| FY2022 | 1,564 | $117k |
| FY2021 | 1,295 | $105k |
| FY2020 | 860 | $105k |
| FY2019 | 985 | $105k |
| FY2018 | 458 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 291 | $109k |
| FY2016 | 302 | $105k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer Iii
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer Iii?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer Iii is $117k (FY2026), from 10,132 filings. The middle 50% earn between $101k and $134k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer Iiis?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer Iii are Walmart Associates, J B Hunt Transport, Truist Bank.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer Iii jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer Iii roles are Bentonville, AR, Sunnyvale, CA, Dallas, TX.
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