Sr. SW Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 74 certified filings
$119,502Avg. Salary
$94,100Minimum
$155,605Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. SW Engineer is $119,502 — 2% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 74 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. SW Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. SW Engineer is $119,502 based on 74 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $94,100 to $155,605.
$119,502
Average
$94,100
Minimum
$155,605
Maximum
74
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. SW Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | $123,118 | 38 |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | $115,475 | 30 |
| CyberSource Corporation | $116,734 | 6 |
Section 2
Sr. SW Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Foster City, CA | $130,174 | 16 |
| Bellevue, WA | $128,903 | 5 |
| Austin, TX | $117,315 | 33 |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | $115,406 | 10 |
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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.