Sr. Staff Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 30 certified filings
$176,594Avg. Salary
$98,150Minimum
$292,800Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Staff Engineer is $176,594 — 45% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 30 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Staff Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Staff Engineer is $176,594 based on 30 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $98,150 to $292,800.
$176,594
Average
$98,150
Minimum
$292,800
Maximum
30
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Staff Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Comerica Management Company | $133,191 | 12 |
| Seagate US LLC | $169,428 | 3 |
| Xmotors.Ai, Inc. | $287,866 | 3 |
| Tenstorrent USA Inc. | $200,872 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr. Staff Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $264,556 | 5 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $133,700 | 6 |
| Frisco, TX | $132,540 | 5 |
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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.