Job title
Sr. Staff Sw Engineer H-1B Salaries
120 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $138k.
Median base
$138k
Middle 50%
$125k–$155k
Filings
120
Top sponsor
Visa Technology Operations
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 | 1 | $173k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $161k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $182k |
| FY2023 | 9 | $140k |
| FY2022 | 19 | $132k |
| FY2021 | 13 | $141k |
| FY2020 | 24 | $138k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $122k |
| FY2018 | 12 | $122k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $133k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $138k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Staff Sw Engineer
Top locations for Sr. Staff Sw Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Staff Sw Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Staff Sw Engineer is $138k (FY2026), from 120 filings. The middle 50% earn between $125k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Staff Sw Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Staff Sw Engineer are Visa Technology Operations, Visa U.S.A., Cybersource.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Staff Sw Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Staff Sw Engineer roles are Austin, TX, Foster City, CA, Highlands Ranch, CO.
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