Staff, Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 175 certified filings
$162,043Avg. Salary
$127,292Minimum
$216,300Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff, Software Engineer is $162,043 — 33% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 175 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff, Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff, Software Engineer is $162,043 based on 175 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $127,292 to $216,300.
$162,043
Average
$127,292
Minimum
$216,300
Maximum
175
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff, Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $159,726 | 142 |
| MACY'S SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $179,812 | 25 |
| Epsilon Data Management LLC | $147,630 | 8 |
Section 2
Staff, Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | $205,098 | 6 |
| Bellevue, WA | $201,250 | 5 |
| Johns Creek, GA | $175,809 | 21 |
| Bentonville, AR | $158,137 | 49 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $153,872 | 64 |
| Mountain House, CA | $151,584 | 6 |
Related Roles
Software Developer - Applications ($106,401)
Associate, Software Engineer ($135,315)
Sr Software Engineer ($163,875)
Manager 2, Software Development & Engineering ($165,099)
Principal, Software Engineer ($168,249)
Founding Software Engineer ($151,552)
MTS Software Engineer ($161,920)
Software Engineer, Senior ($143,636)
Machine Learning Software Engineer ($182,343)
Executive Director, Principal Software Engineer ($220,861)
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.