Director, Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 272 certified filings
$193,923Avg. Salary
$118,165Minimum
$402,486Maximum
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 $193,923 — 60% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 272 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 $193,923 based on 272 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $118,165 to $402,486.
$193,923
Average
$118,165
Minimum
$402,486
Maximum
272
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Director, Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $157,387 | 64 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | $196,394 | 20 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $204,860 | 20 |
| Mastercard Technologies, LLC | $171,206 | 12 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | $155,796 | 10 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $268,534 | 8 |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | $210,481 | 8 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | $154,684 | 7 |
| MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC. | $187,571 | 6 |
| BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | $160,805 | 5 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $167,442 | 5 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | $295,831 | 5 |
| Mastercard International Incorporated | $181,118 | 4 |
| Western Union, LLC | $212,043 | 3 |
| Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group Inc. | $123,489 | 3 |
Section 2
Director, Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $294,321 | 6 |
| San Jose, CA | $279,407 | 6 |
| San Diego, CA | $224,030 | 5 |
| Mclean, VA | $217,398 | 7 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $210,081 | 10 |
| Austin, TX | $209,021 | 8 |
| New York, NY | $207,077 | 8 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $202,705 | 5 |
| Bentonville, AR | $200,977 | 8 |
| Atlanta, GA | $188,466 | 8 |
| Richmond, VA | $182,318 | 7 |
| Charlotte, NC | $173,831 | 6 |
| Ofallon, MO | $166,831 | 9 |
| Durham, NC | $164,241 | 49 |
| Merrimack, NH | $152,900 | 7 |
Related Roles
Senior Manager, Operations ($159,654)
Director Of Engineering ($208,098)
Production Manager ($102,903)
Manager Iii, Hardware Development ($200,935)
Senior Engineering Manager ($214,274)
Chief Financial Officer ($241,921)
Manager, Software Development ($172,028)
Manager 1, Software Development & Engineering ($150,547)
Software Engineering Systems Manager ($214,997)
Software Qe Engineering Manager ($201,010)
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: Management. Updated: Q1 FY2025.