BNSF Railway Company Software Engineer salary
Based on 51 H-1B filings by BNSF Railway Company, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $114,754 |
| 25th | $123,750 |
| 50th (median) | $165,000 |
| 75th | $165,000 |
| 90th | $212,202 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 37). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $123,750 | 15 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $165,000 | 30 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at BNSF Railway Company?
In H-1B filings, BNSF Railway Company's median base salary for Software Engineer is $165,000; half of filings fall between $123,750 and $165,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does BNSF Railway Company sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. BNSF Railway Company filed 51 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 BNSF Railway Company 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