Senior Software Engineer, Backend
H-1B Salary Data · 19 certified filings
$210,267Avg. Salary
$180,960Minimum
$250,000Maximum
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, Backend is $210,267 — 73% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 19 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Engineer, Backend?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Software Engineer, Backend is $210,267 based on 19 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $180,960 to $250,000.
$210,267
Average
$180,960
Minimum
$250,000
Maximum
19
Filings
Section 2
Senior Software Engineer, Backend Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $204,910 | 5 |
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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.