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Computer Programmers, R&D: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 15-1294. 35 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $73,813, middle half $67,484–$89,422.
Applications (LCAs)35
Median offered salary$73,813
Middle half of salaries$67,484–$89,422
10th–90th percentile$65,025–$99,500
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 18 | $67,892 |
| Level II (qualified) | 9 | $79,755 |
| Level III (experienced) | 1 | $105,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 3 | $92,810 |
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
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 6 | $91,854 |
| Colorado State University | 3 | $72,300 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 3 | $69,285 |
| Prime Healthcare Services – Montclair, LLC | 3 | $66,560 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 2 | $73,813 |
| Wichita State University | 2 | $65,250 |
| Northeastern University | 2 | $85,000 |
| The University of Southern California | 1 | $59,550 |
| The Carnegie Institution of Washington | 1 | $59,550 |
| Prime Healthcare Foundation - Coshocton, LLC | 1 | — |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | 1 | $71,553 |
| University of Georgia | 1 | $87,900 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 1 | $110,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | 1 | $92,290 |
| Louisiana State University and A&M College | 1 | $83,000 |
| Clemson University | 1 | $79,755 |
| University of Illinois | 1 | $105,000 |
| Picturestudio.ai Inc | 1 | $100,000 |
| University of California, Davis | 1 | $85,000 |
| University of Florida | 1 | $67,499 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 1 | $88,930 |
Job titles
- Programmer Analyst - II3
- Research Associate II2
- Intermediate Business Systems Programmer/Analyst2
- IT Application Analyst2
- Applications Programmer/Analyst Associate2
- NIAR Research Associate-Virtual Engineer Test2
- Open RAN Testing and Integration Engineer2
- Programmer Analyst1
- Computer Programmer1
- EHR Application Analyst1
- Application Analyst1
- Applications Programmer/Analyst Intermediate1
- Applications Programmer/Analyst Senior1
- Programmer Specialist1
- Scientific Computing Professional Specialist1
- Postdoctoral Research Affiliate1
- Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer Sr1
- Programmer Analyst IV1
- Research Associate III1
- System Manager (Data/Computer Manager)1
- Senior Research Computing & Cloud Computing Facilitator1
- Senior Research Programmer1
- Machine Language Specialist1
- Applications Programmer 21
- Application Programmer/Analyst Senior1
- Application Programmer I1
- Faculty Specialist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 | $66,560 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $72,650 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $84,000 |
| FY2026 | 7 | $88,930 |
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).