Senior Staff Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 150 certified filings
$175,959Avg. Salary
$75,900Minimum
$360,000Maximum
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 is $175,959 — 45% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 150 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Engineer is $175,959 based on 150 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $75,900 to $360,000.
$175,959
Average
$75,900
Minimum
$360,000
Maximum
150
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Staff Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek USA Inc. | $190,200 | 15 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | $93,151 | 11 |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | $171,572 | 11 |
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR, LLC | $184,127 | 11 |
| Schnabel Management Services, Inc. | $85,205 | 9 |
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR,LLC | $195,346 | 8 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | $173,494 | 7 |
| Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. | $199,813 | 5 |
| MIPS Holding, Inc. | $191,756 | 4 |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | $249,528 | 4 |
| Comerica Management Company | $134,333 | 3 |
| Consumerinfo.com, Inc. | $170,331 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Staff Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $321,462 | 5 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210,363 | 5 |
| San Jose, CA | $203,053 | 27 |
| San Diego, CA | $184,392 | 11 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $178,638 | 12 |
| Marlborough, MA | $170,449 | 8 |
| Frisco, TX | $157,619 | 5 |
| Austin, TX | $154,657 | 16 |
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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.