Job title
Software Engineering Director H-1B Salaries
123 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $163k.
Median base
$163k
Middle 50%
$145k–$185k
Filings
123
Top sponsor
Truist Bank
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 | 11 | $168k |
| FY2025 | 34 | $167k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $163k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $156k |
| FY2022 | 8 | $156k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $162k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $170k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $168k |
| FY2018 | 4 | $162k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $143k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $158k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineering Director
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineering Director?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineering Director is $163k (FY2026), from 123 filings. The middle 50% earn between $145k and $185k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineering Directors?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineering Director are Truist Bank, Juniper Networks, Cadence Design Systems.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineering Director jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineering Director roles are Atlanta, GA, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC.
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