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
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Software Development Engineer in Testing ($104,577)
Software Consulting Engineer ($129,707)
Software Engineer - Manager ($188,316)
Software Development Engineer - UI ($186,568)
Sr. Principal Software Engineer ($195,835)
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.