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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.

P25$125kP75$155kP10$121kP90$169kMedian$138k

By fiscal year

Fiscal yearFilingsMedian base
FY20261$173k
FY202510$161k
FY20245$182k
FY20239$140k
FY202219$132k
FY202113$141k
FY202024$138k
FY201912$122k
FY201812$122k
FY201710$133k
FY20165$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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