Director of Software Engineering

H-1B Salary Data · 18 certified filings

$228,090Avg. Salary
$120,000Minimum
$325,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Director of Software Engineering is $228,090 — 88% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 18 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Director of Software Engineering?

The average H-1B salary for Director of Software Engineering is $228,090 based on 18 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $120,000 to $325,000.

$228,090
Average
$120,000
Minimum
$325,000
Maximum
18
Filings
Section 2

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Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.