Staff Software Development Engineer - Eng Salary in Palo Alto, CA

9 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Development Engineer - Eng in Palo Alto is $217,069 — 79% above the national median of $121,514.

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$217,069
Average
$130,241
Min Est.
$390,724
Max Est.
9
Filings

Top Employers for Staff Software Development Engineer - Eng in Palo Alto

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Tesla, Inc. $217,069 9
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Other Roles in Palo Alto

Software Engineer ($177,091) R&D Engineer Software ($198,690) Senior Software Engineer ($200,343) Software Development Engineer Ii ($187,893) Member Of Technical Staff ($267,233) SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER ($196,790) Applied Scientist Ii ($187,789) Senior Developer ($162,956)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.