Job title
Software Engineer Staff H-1B Salaries
318 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $148k.
Median base
$148k
Middle 50%
$142k–$167k
Filings
318
Top sponsor
Juniper Networks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 31 | $173k |
| FY2024 | 26 | $158k |
| FY2023 | 55 | $167k |
| FY2022 | 37 | $157k |
| FY2021 | 41 | $146k |
| FY2020 | 40 | $148k |
| FY2019 | 45 | $142k |
| FY2018 | 31 | $146k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $123k |
| FY2016 | 8 | $128k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer Staff
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer Staff?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer Staff is $148k (FY2025), from 318 filings. The middle 50% earn between $142k and $167k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer Staffs?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer Staff are Juniper Networks, Juniper Networks US, Bechtel Global.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer Staff jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer Staff roles are Sunnyvale, CA, Cupertino, CA, Westford, MA.
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