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API Developer: H-1B salaries
59 labor condition applications used the job title API Developer. Median offered base salary $101,660; middle half $93,921–$110,981.
Applications (LCAs)59
Median offered salary$101,660
Middle half of salaries$93,921–$110,981
10th–90th percentile$85,598–$128,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $88,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $101,265 |
| Level III (experienced) | $125,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $140,000 |
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 | 25 | $98,904 |
| FY2024 | 10 | $97,479 |
| FY2025 | 11 | $105,997 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $101,950 |
Cities
- Irving, TX5
- Plano, TX4
- Newark, NJ3
- Alpharetta, GA3
- Charlotte, NC3
- Raleigh, NC3
- Houston, TX2
- Addison, TX2
- Pittsburgh, PA2
- West Des Moines, IA2
- Woonsocket, RI2
- Columbus, OH2
- Chandler, AZ2
- Wheeling, IL1
- O'Fallon, MO1
- Prosper, TX1
- Austin, TX1
- Glen Allen, VA1
- Dallas, TX1
- Gaithersburg, MD1
- Redmond, WA1
- San Antonio, TX1
- Liberty Hill, TX1
- Leander, TX1
- Milwaukee, WI1
- Munster, IN1
- Arlington, TX1
- Langhorne, PA1
- SeaTac, WA1
- Beaumont, TX1
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).