Distinguished Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 12 certified filings
$228,681Avg. Salary
$174,203Minimum
$307,410Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Distinguished Software Engineer is $228,681 — 88% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 12 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Distinguished Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Distinguished Software Engineer is $228,681 based on 12 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $174,203 to $307,410.
$228,681
Average
$174,203
Minimum
$307,410
Maximum
12
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Distinguished Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $184,761 | 5 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Software Dev Engineer III ($211,358)
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ($113,885)
Senior Principal Engineer Software ($240,866)
Sr. Software Development Engineer ($160,604)
Software Dev Engineer II ($171,633)
Frontend Software Engineer ($164,940)
Sr. Engineer Software ($158,310)
Full-stack Developer ($104,142)
Senior Modem Software Engineer ($129,073)
Software Developer IV ($135,856)
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.