Sr Staff Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 21 certified filings
$192,881Avg. Salary
$142,184Minimum
$243,493Maximum
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 Engineer is $192,881 — 59% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 21 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr Staff Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr Staff Software Engineer is $192,881 based on 21 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $142,184 to $243,493.
$192,881
Average
$142,184
Minimum
$243,493
Maximum
21
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr Staff Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal, Inc. | $240,985 | 4 |
| Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC | $147,987 | 3 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | $195,149 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr Staff Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $221,341 | 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.