Job title
Sr. Programmer H-1B Salaries
53 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $85k.
Median base
$85k
Middle 50%
$80k–$103k
Filings
53
Top sponsor
Enterprise Pals
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 | $157k |
| FY2025 | 5 | $92k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $123k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $89k |
| FY2022 | 1 | $94k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $85k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $89k |
| FY2019 | 4 | $86k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $85k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $71k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $77k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Programmer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Programmer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Programmer is $85k (FY2026), from 53 filings. The middle 50% earn between $80k and $103k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Programmers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Programmer are Enterprise Pals, Datadigit IT Consulting Services, Cortex Consulting Services.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Programmer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Programmer roles are Overland Park, KS, San Antonio, TX, Peachtree City, GA.
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