OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Backend/Api Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsBackend/Api Engineer insights
Total filings100All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$156,90099 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$135,294–$182,312Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1 filings$213,512 median · n=1
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 99 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Backend/Api Engineer95
$155,418 median · n=94 eligible
Senior Backend/Api Engineer2
$162,656 median · n=2 eligible
Staff Backend/Api Engineer2
$209,550 median · n=2 eligible
Backend/Api Engineer, Applications1
$156,900 median · n=1 eligible
Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
South San Francisco, CA30
$183,310 median · n=30 eligible
Seattle, WA27
$146,211 median · n=27 eligible
San Francisco, CA16
$130,894 median · n=15 eligible
New York, NY12
$169,229 median · n=12 eligible
Aldie, VA2
$142,553 median · n=2 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA2
$191,818 median · n=2 eligible
Allston, MA1
$102,128 median · n=1 eligible
Brisbane, CA1
$144,040 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
99.0%Certified LCAs
Certified99 99.0%
Certified - Withdrawn1 1.0%
Denominator: all 100 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Stripe, Inc.98
$156,900 median · n=97 eligible
Caption Health, Inc.1
$144,040 median · n=1 eligible
Stripe, LLC1
$213,512 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$156,900Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$120,731
25th percentile$135,294
Median (50th)$156,900
75th percentile$182,312
90th percentile$194,260
n=99 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
100 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe, LLC | Backend/Api Engineer | $213,512I-200-26097-765121 Reported wage: $213,512–$285,600 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-05-10 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 04/07/2026 | 05/11/2026 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $135,304I-200-25161-072292 Reported wage: $135,304–$270,000 / year Annualized: $135,304 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-16 Employment end: 2028-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Memphis, TN | 06/09/2025 | 06/16/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $180,960I-200-25059-733243 Reported wage: $180,960–$230,000 / year Annualized: $180,960 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-07 Employment end: 2028-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 02/28/2025 | 08/15/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $190,486I-200-24351-545928 Reported wage: $190,486–$220,000 / year Annualized: $190,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-23 Employment end: 2028-06-12 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 12/16/2024 | 06/13/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $179,982I-200-24351-545956 Reported wage: $179,982–$250,000 / year Annualized: $179,982 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-23 Employment end: 2028-06-12 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | 06/13/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $180,960I-200-24351-546020 Reported wage: $180,960–$210,000 / year Annualized: $180,960 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-23 Employment end: 2028-06-12 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 12/16/2024 | 06/13/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $206,315I-200-24340-520140 Reported wage: $206,315–$250,000 / year Annualized: $206,315 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-12 Employment end: 2028-01-26 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 12/05/2024 | 01/27/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $190,486I-200-24304-443446 Reported wage: $190,486–$250,000 / year Annualized: $190,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-06 Employment end: 2028-04-24 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 10/30/2024 | 04/25/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $190,486I-200-24304-443481 Reported wage: $190,486–$240,000 / year Annualized: $190,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-06 Employment end: 2028-04-24 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, WA | 10/30/2024 | 04/25/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $179,982I-200-24207-223072 Reported wage: $179,982–$250,000 / year Annualized: $179,982 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-01 Employment end: 2028-01-03 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 07/25/2024 | 01/04/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Staff Backend/Api Engineer | $226,158I-200-24206-220100 Reported wage: $226,158–$280,000 / year Annualized: $226,158 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-31 Employment end: 2028-01-22 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 07/24/2024 | 01/23/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $206,315I-200-24204-212880 Reported wage: $206,315–$260,000 / year Annualized: $206,315 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-29 Employment end: 2028-01-09 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 07/22/2024 | 01/10/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $190,486I-200-24204-212943 Reported wage: $190,486–$220,000 / year Annualized: $190,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-29 Employment end: 2028-01-09 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 07/22/2024 | 01/10/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $199,534I-200-24193-189808 Reported wage: $199,534–$220,000 / year Annualized: $199,534 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-18 Employment end: 2028-01-09 Worker positions: 1 | Morgan Hill, CA | 07/11/2024 | 01/10/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $226,158I-200-24193-189870 Reported wage: $226,158–$260,000 / year Annualized: $226,158 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-18 Employment end: 2028-01-09 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 07/11/2024 | 01/10/2025 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $182,312I-200-24178-151529 Reported wage: $182,312–$230,000 / year Annualized: $182,312 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-03 Employment end: 2027-11-28 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 06/26/2024 | 11/29/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $181,272I-200-24178-151658 Reported wage: $181,272–$200,000 / year Annualized: $181,272 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-03 Employment end: 2027-12-12 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 06/26/2024 | 12/13/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $182,312I-200-24144-030314 Reported wage: $182,312–$220,000 / year Annualized: $182,312 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-31 Employment end: 2027-11-07 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 05/23/2024 | 11/08/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $165,173I-200-24141-016468 Reported wage: $165,173–$220,000 / year Annualized: $165,173 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-28 Employment end: 2027-10-24 Worker positions: 1 | Aldie, VA | 05/20/2024 | 10/25/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $184,662I-200-24138-006480 Reported wage: $184,662–$230,000 / year Annualized: $184,662 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-23 Employment end: 2027-10-24 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 05/16/2024 | 10/25/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $215,197I-200-24138-006494 Reported wage: $215,197–$240,000 / year Annualized: $215,197 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-23 Employment end: 2027-10-24 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 05/16/2024 | 10/25/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $169,229I-200-24138-006500 Reported wage: $169,229–$190,000 / year Annualized: $169,229 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-23 Employment end: 2027-10-24 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/16/2024 | 10/25/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $169,229I-200-24108-897941 Reported wage: $169,229–$210,000 / year Annualized: $169,229 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-24 Employment end: 2027-10-10 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/17/2024 | 10/11/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $155,418I-200-24108-898234 Reported wage: $155,418–$180,000 / year Annualized: $155,418 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-24 Employment end: 2027-10-10 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 04/17/2024 | 10/11/2024 |
| Stripe, Inc. | Backend/Api Engineer | $155,418I-200-24106-889152 Reported wage: $155,418–$180,000 / year Annualized: $155,418 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-22 Employment end: 2027-10-10 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 04/15/2024 | 10/11/2024 |
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