Senior Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 380 certified filings
$154,044Avg. Salary
$83,658Minimum
$271,795Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Development Engineer is $154,044 — 27% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 380 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Development Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Software Development Engineer is $154,044 based on 380 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $83,658 to $271,795.
$154,044
Average
$83,658
Minimum
$271,795
Maximum
380
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Expedia, Inc. | $179,208 | 49 |
| United Parcel Service General Services, Co. | $136,095 | 45 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $136,729 | 35 |
| Zillow, Inc. | $197,338 | 27 |
| Brillio, LLC | $108,233 | 15 |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | $150,595 | 13 |
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $129,976 | 12 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $177,259 | 11 |
| CarGurus, Inc. | $179,600 | 7 |
| IQVIA Inc. | $132,188 | 6 |
| MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $119,200 | 5 |
| Altimetrik Corp. | $112,174 | 5 |
| UPS Worldwide Forwarding, Inc. | $119,980 | 5 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | $133,192 | 5 |
| GoDaddy.com, LLC | $138,794 | 5 |
Section 2
Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $209,899 | 7 |
| Seattle, WA | $195,837 | 54 |
| San Francisco, CA | $190,755 | 5 |
| San Jose, CA | $177,732 | 16 |
| New York, NY | $176,643 | 9 |
| Boston, MA | $175,630 | 8 |
| Pleasanton, CA | $163,595 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $148,644 | 14 |
| Austin, TX | $146,788 | 12 |
| Chicago, IL | $142,393 | 12 |
| Parsippany, NJ | $140,788 | 30 |
| Cary, NC | $135,001 | 5 |
| Woonsocket, RI | $133,857 | 8 |
| Louisville, KY | $122,263 | 8 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $120,625 | 13 |
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.