Senior Backend Developer

H-1B Salary Data · 10 certified filings

$156,682Avg. Salary
$113,000Minimum
$200,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Backend Developer is $156,682 — 29% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 10 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Backend Developer?

The average H-1B salary for Senior Backend Developer is $156,682 based on 10 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $113,000 to $200,000.

$156,682
Average
$113,000
Minimum
$200,000
Maximum
10
Filings
Section 2

Related Roles

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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.