Job title
Sr. Developer H-1B Salaries
566 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$95k–$124k
Filings
566
Top sponsor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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 | 5 | $158k |
| FY2025 | 36 | $128k |
| FY2024 | 43 | $135k |
| FY2023 | 39 | $110k |
| FY2022 | 60 | $119k |
| FY2021 | 66 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 57 | $106k |
| FY2019 | 69 | $105k |
| FY2018 | 67 | $108k |
| FY2017 | 72 | $90k |
| FY2016 | 52 | $93k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Developer is $110k (FY2026), from 566 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $124k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Developer are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hartford Fire Insurance, Health Care Service.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Developer roles are Atlanta, GA, Irving, TX, Charlotte, NC.
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