Sr. Staff Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 52 certified filings
$208,037Avg. Salary
$120,349Minimum
$299,144Maximum
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 $208,037 — 71% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 52 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 $208,037 based on 52 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $120,349 to $299,144.
$208,037
Average
$120,349
Minimum
$299,144
Maximum
52
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Staff Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | $223,682 | 8 |
| CSAA Insurance Services, Inc. | $156,683 | 4 |
| LinkedIn Corporation | $242,757 | 4 |
| Databricks, Inc. | $284,370 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr. Staff Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | $229,096 | 6 |
| San Jose, CA | $216,007 | 6 |
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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.