Senior, Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 369 certified filings
$147,731Avg. Salary
$117,000Minimum
$204,249Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior, Software Engineer is $147,731 — 22% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 369 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior, Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior, Software Engineer is $147,731 based on 369 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $117,000 to $204,249.
$147,731
Average
$117,000
Minimum
$204,249
Maximum
369
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior, Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $147,948 | 347 |
| MACY'S SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $143,200 | 16 |
Section 2
Senior, Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | $183,837 | 18 |
| Bellevue, WA | $180,785 | 12 |
| Reston, VA | $160,020 | 6 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $153,649 | 116 |
| Dallas, TX | $151,900 | 6 |
| Johns Creek, GA | $143,281 | 16 |
| Bentonville, AR | $136,462 | 169 |
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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.