Sr. Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 147 certified filings
$160,604Avg. Salary
$85,405Minimum
$330,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Software Development Engineer is $160,604 — 32% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 147 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Software Development Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Software Development Engineer is $160,604 based on 147 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $85,405 to $330,000.
$160,604
Average
$85,405
Minimum
$330,000
Maximum
147
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | $142,877 | 33 |
| Xilinx, Inc. | $153,275 | 23 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $142,510 | 17 |
| Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. | $151,476 | 8 |
| Highspot, Inc | $223,134 | 8 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | $146,282 | 8 |
| Auger Inc. | $320,000 | 4 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $212,880 | 4 |
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $143,471 | 4 |
Section 2
Sr. Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $236,849 | 7 |
| Seattle, WA | $218,675 | 13 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $161,893 | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | $158,707 | 32 |
| Redlands, CA | $151,143 | 9 |
| Austin, TX | $136,164 | 19 |
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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.