Senior Software Developer Salary in San Diego, CA

6 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Developer in San Diego is $143,153 — 18% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$143,153
Average
$85,891
Min Est.
$257,675
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Senior Software Developer in San Diego

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
KFORCE INC. $141,258 4
Section 2

Senior Software Developer in Other Cities

Charlotte, NC
$127,918
115 filings
Atlanta, GA
$115,924
66 filings
Westlake, TX
$118,828
64 filings
Irving, TX
$119,685
50 filings
Plano, TX
$125,417
48 filings
Houston, TX
$115,673
29 filings
Pontiac, MI
$133,362
29 filings
Austin, TX
$138,141
23 filings

Other Roles in San Diego

Software Engineer ($131,320) Senior Software Engineer ($135,837) Staff Software Engineer ($171,398) Software Engineering Systems ($161,342) Software Development Engineer - Firmware ($164,449) Asics Engineer ($119,566) Senior Asics Engineer ($120,905) Software Development Engineer - Test ($159,760)
Section 3
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.