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Job title

Sr. Engineer H-1B Salaries

814 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $105k.

Median base
$105k
Middle 50%
$83k–$126k
Filings
814
Top sponsor
Virtusa

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.

P25$83kP75$126kP10$66kP90$142kMedian$105k

By fiscal year

Fiscal yearFilingsMedian base
FY20268$135k
FY202558$123k
FY202443$116k
FY202370$116k
FY202273$124k
FY202169$112k
FY202048$128k
FY2019111$103k
FY201892$109k
FY201759$97k
FY2016183$67k
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Engineer
Top locations for Sr. Engineer

Frequently asked questions

What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Engineer?
The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Engineer is $105k (FY2026), from 814 filings. The middle 50% earn between $83k and $126k.
Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Engineers?
The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Engineer are Virtusa, Seagate US, Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Where are most H-1B Sr. Engineer jobs located?
The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Troy, NY, Austin, TX.

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