Job title
Sr. Software Engineer I H-1B Salaries
178 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $120k.
Median base
$120k
Middle 50%
$106k–$139k
Filings
178
Top sponsor
Csx Transportation
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 | 2 | $111k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $139k |
| FY2024 | 25 | $150k |
| FY2023 | 21 | $129k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $124k |
| FY2021 | 29 | $119k |
| FY2020 | 32 | $105k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $104k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $105k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $75k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Software Engineer I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Software Engineer I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Software Engineer I is $120k (FY2026), from 178 filings. The middle 50% earn between $106k and $139k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Software Engineer Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Software Engineer I are Csx Transportation, Staples, Nowcom.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Software Engineer I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Software Engineer I roles are Jacksonville, FL, Framingham, MA, Tempe, AZ.
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