Job title
Sr. Software Developer H-1B Salaries
5,090 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $103k.
Median base
$103k
Middle 50%
$92k–$118k
Filings
5,090
Top sponsor
HCL Global 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 | 59 | $130k |
| FY2025 | 388 | $123k |
| FY2024 | 379 | $114k |
| FY2023 | 444 | $111k |
| FY2022 | 607 | $104k |
| FY2021 | 577 | $101k |
| FY2020 | 706 | $101k |
| FY2019 | 725 | $100k |
| FY2018 | 673 | $95k |
| FY2017 | 264 | $94k |
| FY2016 | 268 | $85k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Software Developer
- HCL Global Systems245 · $104k
- Paramount Software Solutions229 · $94k
- Orion Systems Integrators153 · $101k
- Paycom Payroll150 · $110k
- Experis US146 · $111k
- Resource America Information Technology108 · $99k
- Xoriant102 · $105k
- Agreeya Solutions84 · $94k
- Vensar Technology67 · $70k
- Professional Vision Technologies67 · $79k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Software Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Software Developer is $103k (FY2026), from 5,090 filings. The middle 50% earn between $92k and $118k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Software Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Software Developer are HCL Global Systems, Paramount Software Solutions, Orion Systems Integrators.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Software Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Software Developer roles are Irving, TX, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL.
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