Site Reliability Engineer salary
From 2,539 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “Site Reliability Engineer” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 38% of Site Reliability Engineer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 7 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $130,000 in Dallas, TX to $186,135 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 17% since FY2020. From $126,110 in FY2020 to $147,844 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Site Reliability Engineer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 2,539 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Site Reliability Engineer jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $145,000, 18% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $119,169 and $175,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 38% of filings.
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Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 24% of filings
Expert · 29% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $117,749 | 210 |
| Level II · Qualified | $122,610 | 820 |
| Level III · Experienced | $145,000 | 525 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $163,550 | 621 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Site Reliability Engineer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 32 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $186,135 | 383 |
| Dallas, TX | $130,000 | 298 |
| Seattle, WA | $170,294 | 210 |
| Austin, TX | $133,260 | 203 |
| San Francisco, CA | $186,000 | 185 |
| Atlanta, GA | $130,000 | 177 |
| New York, NY | $160,805 | 148 |
| Chicago, IL | $121,000 | 63 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $132,000 | 57 |
| St. Louis, MO | $111,087 | 54 |
| Boston, MA | $148,803 | 52 |
| Durham, NC | $130,555 | 52 |
| Denver, CO | $125,983 | 46 |
| Raleigh, NC | $139,403 | 46 |
| Washington, DC | $150,613 | 46 |
| Charlotte, NC | $113,000 | 34 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $142,000 | 33 |
| Detroit, MI | $133,675 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $125,000 | 27 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $159,500 | 27 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $114,900 | 25 |
| San Diego, CA | $151,014 | 24 |
| Columbus, OH | $118,600 | 21 |
| Miami, FL | $113,958 | 18 |
| Orlando, FL | $114,754 | 15 |
| Stockton, CA | $156,499 | 15 |
| Tampa, FL | $145,642 | 15 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $134,436 | 14 |
| Nashville, TN | $141,038 | 12 |
| Memphis, TN | $167,622 | 11 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $112,923 | 11 |
| Kansas, MO | $99,962 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $99,329 |
| 25th | $119,169 |
| 50th (median) | $145,000 |
| 75th | $175,000 |
| 90th | $209,045 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $126,110 | $108,784 | $150,000 | 697 |
| FY2021 | $130,000 | $107,390 | $155,000 | 961 |
| FY2022 | $137,600 | $115,892 | $162,607 | 1,403 |
| FY2023 | $139,464 | $113,000 | $167,149 | 1,258 |
| FY2024 | $140,000 | $115,000 | $168,470 | 1,233 |
| FY2025 | $142,639 | $119,758 | $173,042 | 1,466 |
| FY2026 | $147,844 | $118,800 | $180,000 | 1,073 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Site Reliability Engineer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Site Reliability Engineer jobs is $145,000 (2,539 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $119,169 and $175,000.
What does an entry-level Site Reliability Engineer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $117,749. Level I accounts for 10% of Site Reliability Engineer filings.
Which city pays H-1B Site Reliability Engineers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Site Reliability Engineer jobs: $186,135 (383 filings).