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Software Development Engineer - Applications: H-1B salaries
863 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineer - Applications. Median offered base salary $180,086; middle half $156,712–$192,941.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 826 | $182,312 |
| Apple Processing LLC | 15 | $144,500 |
| Claris International Inc. | 12 | $158,483 |
| Pismo Servicing LLC | 3 | $203,680 |
| Apple Payments Services LLC | 3 | $179,800 |
| Apptad Inc | 2 | $106,018 |
| PDF Solutions, Inc., | 1 | $103,000 |
| Apple Financing LLC | 1 | $166,500 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $103,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $128,502 |
| Level III (experienced) | $142,563 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $182,312 |
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 | 445 | $185,400 |
| FY2024 | 381 | $171,080 |
| FY2025 | 26 | $168,964 |
| FY2026 | 3 | $187,408 |
Cities
- Sunnyvale, CA260
- Cupertino, CA222
- Austin, TX206
- Seattle, WA74
- New York, NY44
- San Diego, CA11
- Cary, NC10
- Elk Grove, CA8
- San Francisco, CA5
- Pittsburgh, PA4
- Dallas, TX3
- Culver City, CA3
- Santa Clara, CA3
- Los Angeles, CA2
- Denver, CO2
- Newtown Square, PA1
- Austin TX, TX1
- Lathrop, CA1
- Liberty Hill, TX1
- Vancouver, WA1
- Houston, 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).