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Software Development Engineer - Data: H-1B salaries
96 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineer - Data. Median offered base salary $190,593; middle half $181,100–$212,202.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 96 | $190,593 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $151,411 |
| Level III (experienced) | $153,202 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $192,941 |
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 | 19 | $185,000 |
| FY2024 | 17 | $189,800 |
| FY2025 | 34 | $190,593 |
| FY2026 | 26 | $203,434 |
Cities
- Cupertino, CA41
- Seattle, WA39
- Austin, TX6
- Sunnyvale, CA3
- New York, NY3
- San Diego, CA2
- Culver City, CA1
- San Francisco, CA1
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).