Software Senior Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 70 certified filings
$161,180Avg. Salary
$114,900Minimum
$220,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Senior Engineer is $161,180 — 33% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 70 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Senior Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Senior Engineer is $161,180 based on 70 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $114,900 to $220,000.
$161,180
Average
$114,900
Minimum
$220,000
Maximum
70
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Senior Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EMC Corporation | $165,776 | 44 |
| Dell Products L.P. | $167,638 | 15 |
| Boomi L.P. | $136,857 | 5 |
Section 2
Software Senior Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $186,324 | 6 |
| Austin, TX | $168,387 | 8 |
| Round Rock, TX | $161,660 | 15 |
| Hopkinton, MA | $153,828 | 7 |
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.