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Staff Software Applications Engineer: H-1B salaries
114 labor condition applications used the job title Staff Software Applications Engineer. Median offered base salary $146,328; middle half $133,370–$155,775.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 58 | $133,370 |
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | 23 | $150,095 |
| Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. | 11 | $147,746 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 11 | $175,000 |
| Extreme Networks, Inc. | 5 | $170,683 |
| Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | 2 | $131,373 |
| Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC | 2 | $231,148 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | 1 | $170,000 |
| Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC | 1 | $200,035 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $197,755 |
| Level III (experienced) | $133,370 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $173,502 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 49 | $133,370 |
| FY2024 | 24 | $148,809 |
| FY2025 | 21 | $150,095 |
| FY2026 | 17 | $157,581 |
Cities
- San Diego, CA41
- Santa Clara, CA23
- Auburn Hills, MI8
- Palo Alto, CA5
- San Jose, CA4
- Austin, TX4
- Farmington Hills, MI3
- Fremont, CA3
- Sparks, NV3
- Novi, MI3
- Salem, NH2
- Bridgewater, NJ2
- Green Brook, NJ2
- New Hudson, MI1
- Lone Tree, CO1
- Westlake, TX1
- Commerce Township, MI1
- White Lake, MI1
- Pleasanton, CA1
- Richardson, TX1
- Hayward, CA1
- Riverview, FL1
- Milpitas, CA1
- Bellevue, WA1
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).