Atlassian Software Engineer salary
Based on 270 H-1B filings by Atlassian US, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $143,000 |
| 25th | $163,974 |
| 50th (median) | $190,000 |
| 75th | $214,000 |
| 90th | $240,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $144,500 | $121,767 | $154,350 | 111 |
| FY2021 | $144,218 | $125,750 | $156,196 | 96 |
| FY2022 | $154,088 | $136,000 | $169,802 | 144 |
| FY2023 | $167,149 | $143,395 | $184,662 | 121 |
| FY2024 | $181,272 | $148,325 | $191,250 | 101 |
| FY2025 | $182,500 | $152,405 | $200,000 | 169 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $190,000 | $230,000 | 101 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 129). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 8 |
| Level II · Qualified | $172,931 | 91 |
| Level III · Experienced | $199,750 | 109 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $214,500 | 62 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at Atlassian?
In H-1B filings, Atlassian US, Inc.'s median base salary for Software Engineer is $190,000; half of filings fall between $163,974 and $214,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Atlassian sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. Atlassian US, Inc. filed 270 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1252 (Software Developers), so this page covers every job title Atlassian filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology