Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 14 certified filings

$181,641Avg. Salary
$168,310Minimum
$191,861Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer is $181,641 — 49% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 14 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer is $181,641 based on 14 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $168,310 to $191,861.

$181,641
Average
$168,310
Minimum
$191,861
Maximum
14
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. $181,067 8
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. $183,456 5
Section 2

Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Santa Clara, CA $184,821 7
San Diego, CA $176,983 6
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.