Staff Engineer Software
H-1B Salary Data · 43 certified filings
$168,168Avg. Salary
$139,443Minimum
$201,168Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Engineer Software is $168,168 — 38% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 43 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Engineer Software?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Engineer Software is $168,168 based on 43 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $139,443 to $201,168.
$168,168
Average
$139,443
Minimum
$201,168
Maximum
43
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Engineer Software
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Safeway Inc. | $174,438 | 30 |
| Paylocity Corporation | $161,024 | 6 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | $150,603 | 5 |
Section 2
Staff Engineer Software Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton, CA | $183,724 | 12 |
| Plano, TX | $171,390 | 15 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $150,603 | 5 |
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Manager Iii, Business Intelligence ($150,178)
Senior Application Architect ($141,706)
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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.