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
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $181,067 | 8 |
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | $183,456 | 5 |
Section 2
Senior Staff Software Applications Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $184,821 | 7 |
| San Diego, CA | $176,983 | 6 |
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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.