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Software Engineer: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Software Engineer filed 6 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 6. Median offered salary: $112,923.
An H-1B dependent employer has a large share of H-1B workers (for example 15% or more of a workforce of 51 or more) and must follow extra rules against displacing U.S. workers.
Does Software Engineer sponsor H-1B visas?
Software Engineer filed 6 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 22, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 6 | $112,923 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1 | $95,243 |
| FY2026 | 5 | $112,923 |
Prevailing wage levels
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.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,923–$115,000 Level II | Irving, TX | Jun 22, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $147,680 Level IV | Smithfield, RI | Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $102,190 Level II | Orion, MI | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $112,923 Level II | Prosper, TX | Dec 5, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $160,000 Level IV | St. Augustine, FL | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $95,243–$113,901 Level II | Carmel, IN | Dec 4, 2024 | Jan 11, 2025 | Certified |
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).