Job title
Software Engineering Specialist H-1B Salaries
99 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $88k.
Median base
$88k
Middle 50%
$88k–$100k
Filings
99
Top sponsor
Wayfair
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 | 2 | $97k |
| FY2025 | 2 | $112k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $108k |
| FY2023 | 2 | $99k |
| FY2022 | 6 | $130k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $90k |
| FY2020 | 10 | $92k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $96k |
| FY2018 | 44 | $88k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $100k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $88k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineering Specialist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineering Specialist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineering Specialist is $88k (FY2026), from 99 filings. The middle 50% earn between $88k and $100k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineering Specialists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineering Specialist are Wayfair, Rose International, Amdocs.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineering Specialist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineering Specialist roles are Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA, Alpharetta, GA.
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