Senior Staff Engineer Software
H-1B Salary Data · 33 certified filings
$178,453Avg. Salary
$135,257Minimum
$186,491Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Engineer Software is $178,453 — 47% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 33 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Engineer Software?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Engineer Software is $178,453 based on 33 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $135,257 to $186,491.
$178,453
Average
$135,257
Minimum
$186,491
Maximum
33
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Staff Engineer Software
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | $178,278 | 32 |
Section 2
Senior Staff Engineer Software Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $179,665 | 31 |
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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.