Director Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 39 certified filings
$243,065Avg. Salary
$110,755Minimum
$334,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Director Software Engineering is $243,065 — 100% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 39 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Director Software Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Director Software Engineering is $243,065 based on 39 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $110,755 to $334,000.
$243,065
Average
$110,755
Minimum
$334,000
Maximum
39
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Director Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforce, Inc. | $297,455 | 15 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $154,697 | 3 |
Section 2
Director Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $302,875 | 13 |
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Security Software Engineer ($198,502)
Embedded Software Engineer II ($108,984)
Sr Manager, Software Engineering ($229,242)
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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.