Staff Engineer H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Staff Software Engineer H-1B petitions in 2026.
$230,000
Median LCA Wage
$200,000
25th Percentile
$280,000
75th Percentile
~12,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel IV
SOC Code15-1252
Seniority LevelStaff
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L6 (Staff SWE) | $220,000 | $500,000+ | |
| Meta | E6 (Staff SWE) | $220,000 | $490,000+ |
| Amazon | Principal SDE (L7) | $210,000 | $440,000+ |
| Microsoft | Principal SWE (L65) | $200,000 | $400,000+ |
| Stripe | L5 (Staff) | $240,000 | $500,000+ |