Job title
Sr. Data Engineer H-1B Salaries
1,665 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $122k.
Median base
$122k
Middle 50%
$107k–$140k
Filings
1,665
Top sponsor
Visa Technology Operations
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 | 48 | $133k |
| FY2025 | 261 | $129k |
| FY2024 | 234 | $130k |
| FY2023 | 279 | $120k |
| FY2022 | 319 | $121k |
| FY2021 | 236 | $117k |
| FY2020 | 108 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 74 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 59 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 40 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $120k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Data Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Data Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Data Engineer is $122k (FY2026), from 1,665 filings. The middle 50% earn between $107k and $140k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Data Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Data Engineer are Visa Technology Operations, Aetna Resources, Hartford Fire Insurance.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Data Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Data Engineer roles are Austin, TX, Hartford, CT, Palo Alto, CA.
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