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

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
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

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Santa Clara, CA $186,324 6
Austin, TX $168,387 8
Round Rock, TX $161,660 15
Hopkinton, MA $153,828 7
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.