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Software Developers in Durham, NC: H-1B salaries
5,931 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Durham, NC. Median offered base salary $121,222; middle half $110,365–$141,003.
Applications (LCAs)5,931
Median offered salary$121,222
Middle half of salaries$110,365–$141,003
10th–90th percentile$101,421–$161,741
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $94,182 |
| Level II (qualified) | $116,709 |
| Level III (experienced) | $132,413 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $161,741 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Software Developer791
- Senior Software Engineer/Developer588
- Principal Software Engineer/Developer544
- Software Engineer462
- Principal Full Stack Engineer306
- Senior Full Stack Engineer281
- Principal Data Engineer145
- Director, Software Engineering129
- Director, Full Stack Engineering94
- Senior Data Engineer86
- Full Stack Engineer80
- Senior Software Developer79
- Director, Architecture71
- Senior Software Engineer66
- Software Engineer/Developer61
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).