Software Engineer, Senior
H-1B Salary Data · 27 certified filings
$143,636Avg. Salary
$113,000Minimum
$234,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Senior is $143,636 — 18% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 27 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Senior?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Senior is $143,636 based on 27 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $113,000 to $234,000.
$143,636
Average
$113,000
Minimum
$234,000
Maximum
27
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer, Senior
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software | $157,321 | 7 |
| Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | $142,515 | 3 |
| MicroStrategy, Inc. | $149,410 | 3 |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation | $117,778 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Software Developer/Architect ($115,008)
Full Stack Data Engineer ($135,479)
Sr Staff Software Engineer ($192,880)
Software Quality Engineer III ($107,842)
Sr Software Development Engineer ($153,326)
DEVELOPER III - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ($99,534)
DEVELOPER II - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ($91,864)
Senior Web Application Developer ($137,016)
Staff Software Development Engineer - Eng ($210,480)
Embedded Software Senior Engineer ($115,419)
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.