Job title
Sr Software Dev Engineer H-1B Salaries
261 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $163k.
Median base
$163k
Middle 50%
$152k–$178k
Filings
261
Top sponsor
Oath Holdings
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 | 12 | $174k |
| FY2025 | 45 | $173k |
| FY2024 | 29 | $172k |
| FY2023 | 20 | $180k |
| FY2022 | 39 | $177k |
| FY2021 | 22 | $166k |
| FY2020 | 43 | $159k |
| FY2019 | 21 | $152k |
| FY2018 | 27 | $146k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $133k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr Software Dev Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr Software Dev Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr Software Dev Engineer is $163k (FY2026), from 261 filings. The middle 50% earn between $152k and $178k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr Software Dev Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr Software Dev Engineer are Oath Holdings, Yahoo Holdings, Adap TV.
- Where are most H-1B Sr Software Dev Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr Software Dev Engineer roles are Sunnyvale, CA, Mountain View, CA, San Jose, CA.
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