Job title
Software Engineering Lmts H-1B Salaries
1,131 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $210k.
Median base
$210k
Middle 50%
$170k–$236k
Filings
1,131
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 | 34 | $237k |
| FY2025 | 233 | $240k |
| FY2024 | 199 | $229k |
| FY2023 | 125 | $214k |
| FY2022 | 207 | $211k |
| FY2021 | 153 | $170k |
| FY2020 | 86 | $155k |
| FY2019 | 55 | $158k |
| FY2018 | 22 | $142k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $137k |
| FY2016 | 8 | $138k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineering Lmts
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineering Lmts?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineering Lmts is $210k (FY2026), from 1,131 filings. The middle 50% earn between $170k and $236k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineering Lmtss?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineering Lmts are Salesforce, Salesforce Com.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineering Lmts jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineering Lmts roles are San Francisco, CA, Bellevue, WA, Palo Alto, CA.
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