Staff Software Development Engineer L5
H-1B Salary Data · 16 certified filings
$149,272Avg. Salary
$108,000Minimum
$177,000Maximum
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 L5 is $149,272 — 23% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 16 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Development Engineer L5?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Software Development Engineer L5 is $149,272 based on 16 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,000 to $177,000.
$149,272
Average
$108,000
Minimum
$177,000
Maximum
16
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Software Development Engineer L5
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Inovalon, Inc. | $149,272 | 16 |
Section 2
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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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.