Job title
Software Engineering Architect H-1B Salaries
136 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $152k.
Median base
$152k
Middle 50%
$133k–$286k
Filings
136
Top sponsor
Salesforce
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 | 6 | $311k |
| FY2025 | 19 | $200k |
| FY2024 | 16 | $152k |
| FY2023 | 31 | $141k |
| FY2022 | 21 | $279k |
| FY2021 | 21 | $125k |
| FY2020 | 11 | $132k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $158k |
| FY2018 | 1 | $104k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $142k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $104k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineering Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineering Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineering Architect is $152k (FY2026), from 136 filings. The middle 50% earn between $133k and $286k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineering Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineering Architect are Salesforce, Western Union, Salesforce Com.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineering Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineering Architect roles are San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Bellevue, WA.
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