Job title
Staff, Software Engineer (L4) H-1B Salaries
99 certified H-1B filings · FY2020–FY2026 · median base $219k.
Median base
$219k
Middle 50%
$205k–$234k
Filings
99
Top sponsor
Twilio
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 | $224k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $225k |
| FY2024 | 25 | $214k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $209k |
| FY2022 | 23 | $224k |
| FY2021 | 11 | $210k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $191k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff, Software Engineer (L4)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff, Software Engineer (L4)?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff, Software Engineer (L4) is $219k (FY2026), from 99 filings. The middle 50% earn between $205k and $234k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff, Software Engineer (L4)s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff, Software Engineer (L4) are Twilio.
- Where are most H-1B Staff, Software Engineer (L4) jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff, Software Engineer (L4) roles are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, San Jose, CA.
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