Viasat Software Engineer salary
Based on 34 H-1B filings by Viasat Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $131,091 |
| 25th | $136,601 |
| 50th (median) | $158,145 |
| 75th | $191,750 |
| 90th | $216,049 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $127,000 | $120,000 | $135,000 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $119,500 | $111,000 | $148,825 | 28 |
| FY2022 | $136,250 | $115,000 | $156,000 | 54 |
| FY2023 | $148,000 | $125,000 | $165,000 | 29 |
| FY2024 | $135,000 | $130,431 | $155,850 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $169,054 | $140,750 | $200,623 | 22 |
| FY2026 | $145,684 | $134,759 | $164,394 | 12 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 17). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 9 |
| Level II · Qualified | $136,404 | 10 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 3 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at Viasat?
In H-1B filings, Viasat Inc.'s median base salary for Software Engineer is $158,145; half of filings fall between $136,601 and $191,750. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Viasat sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. Viasat Inc. filed 34 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 Viasat 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