Sr. Software Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 18 certified filings
$139,678Avg. Salary
$110,802Minimum
$182,211Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Software Engineer I is $139,678 — 15% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 18 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Software Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Software Engineer I is $139,678 based on 18 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $110,802 to $182,211.
$139,678
Average
$110,802
Minimum
$182,211
Maximum
18
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Software Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CSX Transportation, Inc. | $138,892 | 4 |
| Nowcom, LLC | $138,333 | 3 |
| Corteva Agriscience LLC | $128,521 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
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SOFTWARE SOLUTION ARCHITECT ($131,791)
Software Engineering MTS ($165,324)
Sr Software Dev Engineer ($174,913)
SOFTWARE (JAVA) DEVELOPER ($105,104)
Applications Software Developer ($115,328)
Sr. Lead Software Engineer ($142,128)
Director Software Engineering ($243,064)
Software Engineer 4 ($151,722)
Sr. Software Engineer in Test ($151,280)
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.