Staff Software Applications Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 27 certified filings
$146,082Avg. Salary
$114,691Minimum
$200,035Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Applications Engineer is $146,082 — 20% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 27 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Applications Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Software Applications Engineer is $146,082 based on 27 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $114,691 to $200,035.
$146,082
Average
$114,691
Minimum
$200,035
Maximum
27
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Software Applications Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $136,097 | 14 |
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | $150,367 | 5 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $165,151 | 4 |
Section 2
Staff Software Applications Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $152,090 | 8 |
| San Diego, CA | $140,900 | 8 |
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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.