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Senior Data Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
603
Total Petitions
$147,711
Avg Salary
$140,000
Median Salary
$122,750 – $165,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$122,750
Median
$140,000
Average
$147,711
75th Percentile
$165,000
Based on 603 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California119 petitions · $174,347
NY
New York62 petitions · $162,893
MA
Massachusetts48 petitions · $154,801
AR
Arkansas39 petitions · $146,083
TX
Texas35 petitions · $127,001
VA
Virginia33 petitions · $161,584
IL
Illinois22 petitions · $132,380
NC
North Carolina20 petitions · $134,608
GA
Georgia16 petitions · $124,736
MD
Maryland16 petitions · $129,048
Top Employers Hiring Senior Data Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. | 36 | $144,914 | |
| 2 | Navy Federal Credit Union | 20 | $172,875 | |
| 3 | Fidelity Technology Group, Llc D/B/A Fidelity Investments | 14 | $116,788 | |
| 4 | Airbnb, Inc. | 9 | $188,333 | |
| 5 | Nike, Inc. | 8 | $152,453 | |
| 6 | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 7 | $164,764 | |
| 7 | Centene Management Company, Llc | 7 | $118,492 | |
| 8 | Atlassian Us, Inc. | 7 | $189,614 | |
| 9 | Optum Services, Inc. | 7 | $118,203 | |
| 10 | Lowe'S Companies, Inc. | 6 | $129,522 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Senior Data Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 603 certified H1B petitions for Senior Data Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Senior Data Engineer is $147,711, with a median of $140,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $122,750 to $165,000. California is the most common work state, accounting for 119 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.