Job title
Systems/Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
741 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2024 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$113k–$148k
Filings
741
Top sponsor
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 1 | $174k |
| FY2023 | 99 | $145k |
| FY2022 | 124 | $143k |
| FY2021 | 151 | $137k |
| FY2020 | 140 | $126k |
| FY2019 | 85 | $117k |
| FY2018 | 42 | $116k |
| FY2017 | 50 | $113k |
| FY2016 | 49 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Systems/Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Systems/Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Systems/Software Engineer is $130k (FY2024), from 741 filings. The middle 50% earn between $113k and $148k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Systems/Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Systems/Software Engineer are Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP, Entit Software.
- Where are most H-1B Systems/Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Systems/Software Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Roseville, CA, Durham, NC.
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