Job title
Software Engineer Specialist H-1B Salaries
298 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$117k–$145k
Filings
298
Top sponsor
Fis Management Services
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 | 18 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 56 | $136k |
| FY2024 | 52 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 49 | $135k |
| FY2022 | 44 | $123k |
| FY2021 | 35 | $121k |
| FY2020 | 17 | $113k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $126k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $142k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $69k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer Specialist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer Specialist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer Specialist is $130k (FY2026), from 298 filings. The middle 50% earn between $117k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer Specialists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer Specialist are Fis Management Services, Total System Services, Cyient.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer Specialist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer Specialist roles are Alpharetta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Charlotte, NC.
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