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Computer Programmers: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 15-1131. 306 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $81,250, middle half $73,974–$106,122.
Applications (LCAs)306
Median offered salary$81,250
Middle half of salaries$73,974–$106,122
10th–90th percentile$66,218–$135,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 36 | $67,420 |
| Level II (qualified) | 237 | $81,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | 29 | $95,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 4 | $119,500 |
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
Cities
Job titles
- Software Engineer85
- Application Developer51
- Programmer Analyst47
- Computer Programmers12
- Computer Programmer11
- Professional Programmer Analyst7
- Senior Professional Programmer Analyst6
- Technical Team Lead5
- Senior Programmer Analyst4
- Software Developer4
- AEM Developer3
- Senior Application Developer3
- Production Support Analyst3
- Lead Engineer3
- Software Programmer2
- Java Developer2
- Systems Engineer2
- Production Support Specialist2
- Lead Developer2
- Senior Technical Lead2
- Infrastructure Engineer2
- Technical Lead L12
- Senior ETL Developer2
- Professional Application Developer1
- Firmware Engineer1
- IT Team Lead1
- Production Support1
- Senior Java Programmer1
- User Experience Developer1
- Programmer II1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 123 | $77,700 |
| FY2024 | 134 | $87,298 |
| FY2025 | 42 | $89,076 |
| FY2026 | 7 | $80,018 |
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).