Engineer Sr.
H-1B Salary Data · 30 certified filings
$149,689Avg. Salary
$90,979Minimum
$200,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Engineer Sr. is $149,689 — 23% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 30 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Engineer Sr.?
The average H-1B salary for Engineer Sr. is $149,689 based on 30 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $90,979 to $200,000.
$149,689
Average
$90,979
Minimum
$200,000
Maximum
30
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Engineer Sr.
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health, Inc. | $138,119 | 16 |
| Nordstrom, Inc. | $174,685 | 12 |
Section 2
Engineer Sr. Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $174,323 | 11 |
| Atlanta, GA | $131,233 | 6 |
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Staff Engineer I ($98,746)
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Architectural Project Manager ($90,686)
Validation Engineer III ($110,374)
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Sr. QA Automation Engineer ($120,101)
Project Delivery Specialist ($123,719)
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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.