Senior Software Applications Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 25 certified filings
$123,198Avg. Salary
$102,190Minimum
$138,590Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Applications Engineer is $123,198 — 1% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 25 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Applications Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Software Applications Engineer is $123,198 based on 25 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $102,190 to $138,590.
$123,198
Average
$102,190
Minimum
$138,590
Maximum
25
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Software Applications Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $121,989 | 17 |
| Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. | $127,982 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Software Applications Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $124,103 | 11 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $123,815 | 9 |
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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.