Databricks
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 810 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco
- Founded 2013
- 4,000 employees (2022)
At a glance
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 47% of its filings. After that come Systems Engineer / Architect and Sales Engineer.
- Pays at a high floor. 54% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Databricks's jobs and locations has a median of $153,227.
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Percentiles from Databricks's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Databricks hires for
Bar: share of Databricks's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (27 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $172,931 | 381 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $140,100 | 270 |
| Sales Engineer | $144,000 | 42 |
| IT Manager | $212,514 | 39 |
| Data Scientist | $172,266 | 20 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Databricks.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 3% of filings
Mid-level · 36% of filings
Senior · 30% of filings
Expert · 30% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $147,836 | 26 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $140,100 | 278 |
| Senior · Level III | $170,207 | 226 |
| Expert · Level IV | $176,644 | 232 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Databricks files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 7 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $166,962 | 229 |
| San Jose, CA | $181,293 | 222 |
| Seattle, WA | $149,240 | 146 |
| Dallas, TX | $155,709 | 87 |
| New York, NY | $179,982 | 51 |
| Chicago, IL | $141,951 | 18 |
| Boston, MA | $145,683 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $133,000 |
| 25th | $140,100 |
| 50th (median) | $160,805 |
| 75th | $187,741 |
| 90th | $218,317 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $145,246 | $133,750 | $165,990 | 68 |
| FY2021 | $150,000 | $133,475 | $166,000 | 170 |
| FY2022 | $146,000 | $136,500 | $166,000 | 241 |
| FY2023 | $148,845 | $140,000 | $168,000 | 211 |
| FY2024 | $153,047 | $145,000 | $175,000 | 290 |
| FY2025 | $166,962 | $140,000 | $188,027 | 376 |
| FY2026 | $156,998 | $140,100 | $187,741 | 434 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Databricks
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $142,200 | $139.4k–$153.2k | 262 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $190,000 | $180.7k–$199.5k | 125 |
| Solutions Architect | $139,350 | $131.2k–$147.8k | 44 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $226,000 | $212.2k–$226.1k | 35 |
| Senior Solutions Architect | $163,550 | $154.4k–$169.2k | 28 |
| Resident Solutions Architect | $163,550 | $154.3k–$180k | 24 |
| Senior Solutions Engineer | $125,694 | $118.5k–$128.2k | 21 |
| Delivery Solutions Architect | $147,046 | $144k–$158.4k | 16 |
| Senior Technical Solutions Engineer | $145,880 | $140.6k–$149.8k | 16 |
| Senior Solutions Consultant | $156,998 | $149.8k–$167k | 13 |
| Senior Delivery Solutions Engineer | $137,114 | $133.7k–$147.9k | 12 |
| Specialist Solutions Architect | $163,550 | $151.8k–$172.9k | 11 |
| Senior Specialist Solutions Architect | $173,296 | $157k–$197k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Databricks
Databricks's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in San Francisco, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Engineer / Architect and Sales Engineer and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- San Francisco
- Employees
- 4,000 (2022)
- Website
- databricks.com
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Databricks sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Databricks filed 810 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Databricks pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Databricks's H-1B filings is $160,805; half of filings fall between $140,100 and $187,741. Bonus and stock are not included.