Software Engineer Senior Staff
H-1B Salary Data · 16 certified filings
$197,072Avg. Salary
$141,669Minimum
$226,158Maximum
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 Staff is $197,072 — 62% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 16 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer Senior Staff?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer Senior Staff is $197,072 based on 16 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $141,669 to $226,158.
$197,072
Average
$141,669
Minimum
$226,158
Maximum
16
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer Senior Staff
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Networks, Inc. | $197,071 | 16 |
Section 2
Software Engineer Senior Staff Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | $204,575 | 14 |
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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.