H1B Software Engineering Jobs in California

H1B Software Engineering salary data in California: average $189,432 across 301 employers (2025). Browse top sponsors and salary details.

Total Records

998

Average Salary

$189,432

Median Salary

$186,000

Employers

301

Top Employers

Top Job Titles

1Software Engineer
353
2Senior Software Engineer
97
3Staff Software Engineer
52
4Software Engineering
47
5Software Developer
26
6Sr Software Engineer
19
7Principal Software Engineer
15
8Software Engineer 3
15
9Software Engineering Applications
15
10Software Engineering Systems
13
11Sr. Software Engineer
11
12Senior Staff Software Engineer
10
13Manager, Software Engineering
10
14Software Engineering LMTS
9
15Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure
9

Top Cities

1SUNNYVALE, CA
$187,280145
2SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$200,984136
3MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$192,535124
4MENLO PARK, CA
$213,385110
5SAN JOSE, CA
$195,11594
6SANTA CLARA, CA
$185,59559
7SAN DIEGO, CA
$155,74454
8PALO ALTO, CA
$206,15828
9SAN MATEO, CA
$191,76219
10CUPERTINO, CA
$186,70618
11LOS ANGELES, CA
$171,62417
12FREMONT, CA
$166,68615
13PLEASANTON, CA
$183,41913
14REDWOOD CITY, CA
$190,24411
15DUBLIN, CA
$156,4788

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average H1B Software Engineering salary in California?

The average H1B salary for Software Engineering roles in California is $189,432, with a median of $186,000 (2025 data).

Which companies sponsor H1B Software Engineering in California?

Top sponsors for H1B Software Engineering roles in California include Meta Platforms, Inc, Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, and more.

How many employers sponsor H1B Software Engineering in California?

Approximately 301 employers sponsor H1B visa applications for Software Engineering positions in California.

Salary Distribution

25th Percentile

$160,000

Median

$186,000

75th Percentile

$214,032

Average

$189,432

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor H1B disclosure records. Salaries are normalized to annual equivalents. This information is for reference purposes only and may not reflect current market conditions. Not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. Department of Labor.