Job title
Software Engineer (L2) H-1B Salaries
96 certified H-1B filings · FY2020–FY2026 · median base $144k.
Median base
$144k
Middle 50%
$130k–$155k
Filings
96
Top sponsor
Twilio
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 | 2 | $140k |
| FY2025 | 17 | $154k |
| FY2024 | 16 | $146k |
| FY2023 | 15 | $141k |
| FY2022 | 28 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 16 | $138k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $96k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer (L2)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer (L2)?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer (L2) is $144k (FY2026), from 96 filings. The middle 50% earn between $130k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer (L2)s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer (L2) are Twilio.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer (L2) jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer (L2) roles are San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX.
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