Job title
Software Engineer (L3) H-1B Salaries
199 certified H-1B filings · FY2020–FY2026 · median base $175k.
Median base
$175k
Middle 50%
$159k–$190k
Filings
199
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 | 1 | $160k |
| FY2025 | 41 | $178k |
| FY2024 | 34 | $169k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $175k |
| FY2022 | 70 | $180k |
| FY2021 | 28 | $160k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $170k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer (L3)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer (L3)?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer (L3) is $175k (FY2026), from 199 filings. The middle 50% earn between $159k and $190k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer (L3)s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer (L3) are Twilio, Databricks, Sigma Computing.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer (L3) jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer (L3) roles are San Francisco, CA, Mountain View, CA, Seattle, WA.
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