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Software Applications Engineer: H-1B salaries
138 labor condition applications used the job title Software Applications Engineer. Median offered base salary $114,760; middle half $103,525–$135,200.
Applications (LCAs)138
Median offered salary$114,760
Middle half of salaries$103,525–$135,200
10th–90th percentile$91,641–$149,947
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| HP Inc. | 48 | $121,400 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 38 | $111,322 |
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | 12 | $118,960 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 10 | $150,000 |
| Delos Computers Corporation | 4 | $90,000 |
| LER TechForce, LLC | 4 | $92,500 |
| Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. | 3 | $103,525 |
| Igt | 2 | $137,725 |
| Informetric Systems, Inc. | 2 | $104,000 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 2 | $120,438 |
| Transom Post OpCo, LLC d/b/a Bose Professional | 2 | $135,200 |
| N2n Services, Inc. | 1 | $81,000 |
| Improving Ohio, Inc. | 1 | $95,650 |
| ZL Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $202,000 |
| Columbia Sportswear Company | 1 | $138,289 |
| Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 |
| Aden Staff, Inc. | 1 | $156,000 |
| EnSoftek, Inc. | 1 | $110,000 |
| Eficens Systems Inc | 1 | $84,000 |
| DataEdge Consulting, Inc. | 1 | $113,000 |
| ICF Incorporated, LLC | 1 | $96,655 |
| Smart Solutions Technologies NJ LLC. | 1 | $120,536 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $90,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $111,322 |
| Level III (experienced) | $137,082 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $137,232 |
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 | 52 | $111,322 |
| FY2024 | 48 | $116,824 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $107,614 |
| FY2026 | 23 | $140,500 |
Cities
- San Diego, CA33
- Santa Clara, CA22
- Austin, TX19
- Spring, TX11
- Fremont, CA5
- Sandy Springs, GA4
- Vancouver, WA4
- Columbus, IN4
- Lutz, FL2
- Palo Alto, CA2
- Hopkinton, MA2
- Buffalo, NY2
- Glen Allen, VA1
- San Jose, CA1
- Broomfield, CO1
- Fort Collins, CO1
- Alpharetta, GA1
- Farmington Hills, MI1
- Chicago, IL1
- Cross Roads, TX1
- Duluth, GA1
- Independence, OH1
- Boulder, CO1
- Garner, NC1
- Seattle, WA1
- Milpitas, CA1
- Auburn Hills, MI1
- Oakland, CA1
- Corvallis, OR1
- Portland, OR1
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).