Staff SW Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 170 certified filings
$144,705Avg. Salary
$116,376Minimum
$189,978Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff SW Engineer is $144,705 — 19% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 170 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff SW Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff SW Engineer is $144,705 based on 170 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $116,376 to $189,978.
$144,705
Average
$116,376
Minimum
$189,978
Maximum
170
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff SW Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | $145,436 | 80 |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | $141,194 | 47 |
| CyberSource Corporation | $146,132 | 40 |
| Digital First Holdings LLC (D/B/A Candescent) | $161,180 | 3 |
Section 2
Staff SW Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Foster City, CA | $155,302 | 36 |
| Bellevue, WA | $145,253 | 16 |
| Austin, TX | $143,123 | 78 |
| Atlanta, GA | $138,195 | 13 |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | $132,501 | 21 |
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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.