Job title
Software Engineering H-1B Salaries
10,711 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $167k.
Median base
$167k
Middle 50%
$149k–$188k
Filings
10,711
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 809 | $181k |
| FY2025 | 5,704 | $171k |
| FY2024 | 3,793 | $161k |
| FY2023 | 74 | $116k |
| FY2022 | 19 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 59 | $117k |
| FY2020 | 112 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 77 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 44 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 18 | $95k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $66k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineering is $167k (FY2026), from 10,711 filings. The middle 50% earn between $149k and $188k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineering are Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Mufg Bank.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineering roles are Redmond, WA, Mountain View, CA, Atlanta, GA.
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