Job title
Staff Sw Engineer H-1B Salaries
1,055 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $128k.
Median base
$128k
Middle 50%
$117k–$140k
Filings
1,055
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 | 19 | $146k |
| FY2025 | 151 | $142k |
| FY2024 | 105 | $139k |
| FY2023 | 102 | $133k |
| FY2022 | 179 | $128k |
| FY2021 | 110 | $118k |
| FY2020 | 160 | $119k |
| FY2019 | 117 | $122k |
| FY2018 | 70 | $121k |
| FY2017 | 32 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 10 | $114k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff Sw Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff Sw Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff Sw Engineer is $128k (FY2026), from 1,055 filings. The middle 50% earn between $117k and $140k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff Sw Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff Sw Engineer are Visa Technology Operations, Visa U.S.A., Cybersource.
- Where are most H-1B Staff Sw Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff Sw Engineer roles are Austin, TX, Foster City, CA, Highlands Ranch, CO.
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