Job title
Software Programmer I H-1B Salaries
570 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $65k.
Median base
$65k
Middle 50%
$60k–$78k
Filings
570
Top sponsor
Mphasis
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 | $80k |
| FY2025 | 35 | $92k |
| FY2024 | 73 | $80k |
| FY2023 | 68 | $75k |
| FY2022 | 72 | $76k |
| FY2021 | 75 | $69k |
| FY2020 | 81 | $60k |
| FY2019 | 141 | $60k |
| FY2018 | 18 | $60k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $60k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Programmer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Programmer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Programmer I is $65k (FY2026), from 570 filings. The middle 50% earn between $60k and $78k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Programmer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Programmer I are Mphasis, Iconsultus, Science Systems and Applications.
- Where are most H-1B Software Programmer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Programmer I roles are Lone Tree, CO, Collierville, TN, Westlake, TX.
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