F5
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 272 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Headquarters: Seattle
- Founded 1996
- Nasdaq: FFIV
At a glance
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 52% of its filings. After that come Systems Engineer / Architect and QA Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 89% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $180,000, median prevailing wage $149,240.
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Percentiles from F5's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What F5 hires for
Bar: share of F5's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 92% of filings (22 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $187,911 | 141 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $188,804 | 30 |
| QA Engineer | $162,019 | 17 |
| IT Manager | $263,199 | 16 |
| Information Security Analyst | $155,775 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at F5.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 11% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 37% of filings
Expert · 20% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $118,888 | 26 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $144,942 | 79 |
| Senior · Level III | $195,000 | 89 |
| Expert · Level IV | $220,000 | 49 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where F5 files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $202,608 | 98 |
| Seattle, WA | $161,196 | 95 |
| Dallas, TX | $137,242 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $120,034 |
| 25th | $141,685 |
| 50th (median) | $180,000 |
| 75th | $216,819 |
| 90th | $250,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | $150,000 | $124,051 | $176,300 | 177 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $118,806 | $180,000 | 201 |
| FY2024 | $163,700 | $136,841 | $200,485 | 110 |
| FY2025 | $172,466 | $137,233 | $199,534 | 148 |
| FY2026 | $187,853 | $154,916 | $223,046 | 124 |
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 F5
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | $136,689 | $119.5k–$146.6k | 34 |
| Software Development Engineer | $140,016 | $130k–$157.1k | 20 |
| Senior Software Development Engineer | $195,000 | $179.4k–$212.9k | 19 |
| Senior Engineer | $185,471 | $174.2k–$197.4k | 14 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $200,000 | $195k–$220k | 12 |
| Software Engineer | $156,000 | $141.5k–$183.1k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About F5
F5'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 Seattle, WA and its filings in the data run from FY2022 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Engineer / Architect and QA Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- Seattle
- Website
- f5.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: FFIV
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does F5 sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. F5 filed 272 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 F5 pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on F5's H-1B filings is $180,000; half of filings fall between $141,685 and $216,819. Bonus and stock are not included.