Job title
Sr. Software Development Engineer H-1B Salaries
765 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $140k.
Median base
$140k
Middle 50%
$120k–$161k
Filings
765
Top sponsor
Advanced Micro Devices
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 | 11 | $140k |
| FY2025 | 139 | $153k |
| FY2024 | 139 | $151k |
| FY2023 | 87 | $141k |
| FY2022 | 97 | $138k |
| FY2021 | 80 | $137k |
| FY2020 | 75 | $127k |
| FY2019 | 39 | $123k |
| FY2018 | 50 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 29 | $125k |
| FY2016 | 19 | $117k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Software Development Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Software Development Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Software Development Engineer is $140k (FY2026), from 765 filings. The middle 50% earn between $120k and $161k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Software Development Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Software Development Engineer are Advanced Micro Devices, Xilinx, Tesla.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Software Development Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Software Development Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA, Austin, TX.
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