Last Updated Apr 2026
BELLEVUE, WA
352 employees
Est. 1996
valvesoftware.com
Valve — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Valve H1B Salaries
Valve H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2025)
$180k
$200k
$210k
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Software Engineer | 11 | $139,000 | $152,000 | $400,000 |
| 3d Graphic Designer | 6 | $77,000 | $77,000 | $100,000 |
| 3d Environmental Artist | 3 | $110,000 | $115,000 | $141,045 |
| Audio Design Lead | 3 | $99,050 | $190,000 | $190,000 |
| Backend Developer | 3 | $106,500 | $113,000 | $114,000 |
| Sr. Software Engineer (Game Development) | 3 | $160,000 | $185,000 | $215,000 |
| Visual & User Experience Designer | 3 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Vfx Effects Artist | 2 | $155,000 | $177,500 | $200,000 |
| Software Engineer (Level Design) | 2 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 |
| Multimedia Audio Designer | 2 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| Supply Chain Program Manager | 2 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| 3d Multimedia Designer | 2 | $92,000 | $146,000 | $200,000 |
| Environment Artist | 2 | $140,000 | $145,000 | $150,000 |
| Management Analyst, International Game Production | 1 | $88,067 | $88,067 | $88,067 |
| Marketing And Product Research Analyst | 1 | $170,000 | $170,000 | $170,000 |
| Multi-Media Artist | 1 | $99,100 | $99,100 | $99,100 |
| Senior Computer Vision Research Scientist | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| Senior Designer | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1 | $575,000 | $575,000 | $575,000 |
| Software Engineer | 1 | $134,000 | $134,000 | $134,000 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, Washington | 64 | $77,000 | $151,000 | $575,000 |
| Belleuve, Washington | 1 | $92,000 | $92,000 | $92,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valve pays a median H-1B salary of $150,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $159,204. The average prevailing wage across Valve's filings is $125,934. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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