Job title
Software Engineer V H-1B Salaries
153 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $128k.
Median base
$128k
Middle 50%
$112k–$148k
Filings
153
Top sponsor
Charter Communications
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 | 10 | $121k |
| FY2025 | 45 | $119k |
| FY2024 | 21 | $116k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $149k |
| FY2022 | 15 | $152k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $148k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $154k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $114k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $106k |
| FY2016 | 12 | $105k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer V
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer V?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer V is $128k (FY2026), from 153 filings. The middle 50% earn between $112k and $148k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer Vs?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer V are Charter Communications, Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Nci Information Systems.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer V jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer V roles are Maryland Heights, MO, Greenwood Village, CO, San Diego, CA.
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