Staff Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 312 certified filings
$177,276Avg. Salary
$98,000Minimum
$264,514Maximum
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 is $177,276 — 46% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 312 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Software Development Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Software Development Engineer is $177,276 based on 312 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $98,000 to $264,514.
$177,276
Average
$98,000
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
312
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $173,670 | 84 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $213,114 | 62 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | $162,500 | 37 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $155,783 | 28 |
| Caremark LLC | $152,907 | 28 |
| Fortinet, Inc. | $203,046 | 16 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | $171,194 | 14 |
| ProCare Pharmacy LLC | $148,347 | 10 |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | $171,819 | 6 |
| Coupang Global LLC | $195,915 | 4 |
| ID.me, Inc. | $251,728 | 3 |
| Infinera Corporation | $167,949 | 3 |
Section 2
Staff Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | $216,864 | 30 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $212,848 | 8 |
| Austin, TX | $198,459 | 8 |
| Seattle, WA | $194,227 | 7 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $191,794 | 9 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $191,365 | 6 |
| Bellevue, WA | $187,619 | 5 |
| San Jose, CA | $172,793 | 15 |
| Richardson, TX | $167,844 | 28 |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | $164,976 | 20 |
| Woonsocket, RI | $162,072 | 17 |
| Frisco, TX | $154,499 | 7 |
| Hartford, CT | $142,891 | 16 |
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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.