S.w.i.f.t.
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 30 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Culpeper, VA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $152,965, median prevailing wage $132,875.
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Percentiles from S.w.i.f.t.'s certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What S.w.i.f.t. hires for
Bar: share of S.w.i.f.t.'s filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $152,966 | 22 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at S.w.i.f.t..
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where S.w.i.f.t. files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $152,965 | 30 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $138,480 |
| 25th | $143,532 |
| 50th (median) | $152,965 |
| 75th | $159,332 |
| 90th | $162,433 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2024 | $139,568 | $134,549 | $149,724 | 20 |
| FY2025 | $144,000 | $139,522 | $155,654 | 11 |
| FY2026 | $158,839 | $146,425 | $160,909 | 19 |
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 S.w.i.f.t.
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Developer Systems Engineer | $143,591 | $138.9k–$146.2k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About S.w.i.f.t.
S.w.i.f.t.'s filings list its industry as Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5419). Its main U.S. filing address is in Culpeper, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, QA Engineer and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does S.w.i.f.t. sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. S.w.i.f.t. filed 30 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 S.w.i.f.t. pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on S.w.i.f.t.'s H-1B filings is $152,965; half of filings fall between $143,532 and $159,332. Bonus and stock are not included.