Job title
Sr. Applications Engineer H-1B Salaries
115 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $115k.
Median base
$115k
Middle 50%
$103k–$128k
Filings
115
Top sponsor
Monolithic Power Systems
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 | 3 | $115k |
| FY2025 | 3 | $134k |
| FY2024 | 11 | $118k |
| FY2023 | 9 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 6 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 16 | $111k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 13 | $107k |
| FY2018 | 21 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 13 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 8 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Applications Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Applications Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Applications Engineer is $115k (FY2026), from 115 filings. The middle 50% earn between $103k and $128k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Applications Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Applications Engineer are Monolithic Power Systems, Renesas Electronics America, Qorvo US.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Applications Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Applications Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Grand Rapids, MI.
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