Sr Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 368 certified filings
$153,327Avg. Salary
$84,000Minimum
$219,536Maximum
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 $153,327 — 26% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 368 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 $153,327 based on 368 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $84,000 to $219,536.
$153,327
Average
$84,000
Minimum
$219,536
Maximum
368
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $143,727 | 112 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $183,120 | 79 |
| Caremark LLC | $130,526 | 52 |
| Workday, Inc. | $170,565 | 50 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | $139,253 | 28 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $136,481 | 26 |
| ProCare Pharmacy LLC | $129,688 | 7 |
| F5, Inc. | $206,412 | 4 |
Section 2
Sr Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $198,334 | 7 |
| Fremont, CA | $187,877 | 41 |
| Pleasanton, CA | $179,431 | 29 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $179,413 | 6 |
| Austin, TX | $167,802 | 11 |
| Bellevue, WA | $166,122 | 5 |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | $144,235 | 17 |
| Irving, TX | $142,338 | 6 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $139,888 | 12 |
| Richardson, TX | $137,220 | 33 |
| Woonsocket, RI | $135,528 | 20 |
| Atlanta, GA | $134,080 | 5 |
| Cumberland, RI | $134,020 | 5 |
| Hartford, CT | $125,940 | 8 |
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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.