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

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
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

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Pleasanton, CA $183,724 12
Plano, TX $171,390 15
Santa Clara, CA $150,603 5
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.