Sr Staff Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 13 certified filings
$244,593Avg. Salary
$214,000Minimum
$262,526Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr Staff Software Development Engineer is $244,593 — 101% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 13 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr Staff Software Development Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr Staff Software Development Engineer is $244,593 based on 13 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $214,000 to $262,526.
$244,593
Average
$214,000
Minimum
$262,526
Maximum
13
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr Staff Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | $244,593 | 13 |
Section 2
Sr Staff Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | $250,883 | 7 |
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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.