Job title
Software Engineers H-1B Salaries
68 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $85k.
Median base
$85k
Middle 50%
$70k–$100k
Filings
68
Top sponsor
Adamas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4 | $88k |
| FY2024 | 6 | $101k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $150k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $99k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $101k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $85k |
| FY2019 | 2 | $85k |
| FY2018 | 13 | $79k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $70k |
| FY2016 | 21 | $67k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineers
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineers?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineers is $85k (FY2025), from 68 filings. The middle 50% earn between $70k and $100k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineerss?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineers are Adamas, Primeon, Codesmart.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineers jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineers roles are Cedar Rapids, IA, Woburn, MA, Lacey, WA.
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