Job title
Sr. Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
12,801 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $119k.
Median base
$119k
Middle 50%
$100k–$140k
Filings
12,801
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 | 261 | $141k |
| FY2025 | 1,265 | $147k |
| FY2024 | 1,102 | $130k |
| FY2023 | 1,134 | $124k |
| FY2022 | 1,538 | $123k |
| FY2021 | 1,209 | $121k |
| FY2020 | 1,285 | $115k |
| FY2019 | 1,467 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 1,508 | $108k |
| FY2017 | 1,079 | $105k |
| FY2016 | 953 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Software Engineer is $119k (FY2026), from 12,801 filings. The middle 50% earn between $100k and $140k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Software Engineer are HCL Global Systems, Linkedin, Home Depot Product Authority.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Software Engineer roles are San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Sunnyvale, CA.
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