Juniper Networks
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 279 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale
- Founded 1996
- 9,419 employees (2019)
- New York Stock Exchange: JNPR
At a glance
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 39% of its filings. After that come Network Architect and QA Engineer.
- Pays at a high floor. 97% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Juniper Networks's jobs and locations has a median of $146,307.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. Juniper Networks's median ($146,307) is below Ciena and above Qualcomm.
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Percentiles from Juniper Networks's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Juniper Networks hires for
Bar: share of Juniper Networks's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 88% of filings (28 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $172,931 | 110 |
| Network Architect | $126,256 | 42 |
| QA Engineer | $133,432 | 32 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $104,095 | 22 |
| Sales Engineer | $130,499 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Juniper Networks.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 26% of filings
Mid-level · 36% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 16% 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 | $146,307 | 67 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $139,256 | 93 |
| Senior · Level III | $175,115 | 59 |
| Expert · Level IV | $174,096 | 42 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Juniper Networks vs. industry peers
Juniper Networks$146,307
Qualcomm$140,800
Ericsson$126,547
Calix$123,219
Hughes Network Systems$121,507
Motorola Solutions$112,923
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 3342).
Where Juniper Networks 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 | $153,047 | 202 |
| Washington, DC | $127,421 | 15 |
| Dallas, TX | $134,202 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $103,210 |
| 25th | $129,334 |
| 50th (median) | $146,307 |
| 75th | $172,931 |
| 90th | $199,534 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $122,408 | $107,952 | $145,725 | 394 |
| FY2021 | $120,578 | $95,430 | $145,725 | 483 |
| FY2022 | $130,894 | $104,291 | $157,477 | 359 |
| FY2023 | $141,378 | $115,586 | $167,149 | 398 |
| FY2024 | $135,283 | $125,570 | $162,380 | 295 |
| FY2025 | $146,307 | $129,313 | $172,931 | 278 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 1 |
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 Juniper Networks
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $146,307 | $130.7k–$149.4k | 89 |
| Software Engineer Staff | $172,931 | $164.2k–$199.5k | 30 |
| Software Engineer Senior Staff | $199,534 | $194.9k–$226.1k | 25 |
| Technical Support Engineer | $113,714 | $99.3k–$122.8k | 21 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks's filings list its industry as Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3342). Its main U.S. filing address is in Sunnyvale, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q1. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Network Architect and QA Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Washington, DC and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale
- Employees
- 9,419 (2019)
- Website
- juniper.net
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: JNPR
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Juniper Networks sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Juniper Networks filed 279 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q1. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Juniper Networks pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Juniper Networks's H-1B filings is $146,307; half of filings fall between $129,334 and $172,931. Bonus and stock are not included.