Job title
Sr. Database Engineer H-1B Salaries
122 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $115k.
Median base
$115k
Middle 50%
$96k–$132k
Filings
122
Top sponsor
Rei 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 | 1 | $162k |
| FY2025 | 3 | $136k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $123k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $131k |
| FY2022 | 14 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 17 | $123k |
| FY2020 | 16 | $110k |
| FY2019 | 16 | $115k |
| FY2018 | 22 | $96k |
| FY2017 | 16 | $97k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $81k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Database Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Database Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Database Engineer is $115k (FY2026), from 122 filings. The middle 50% earn between $96k and $132k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Database Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Database Engineer are Rei Systems, Visa U.S.A., Visa Technology Operations.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Database Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Database Engineer roles are Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA.
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