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Software Development Engineer Manager: H-1B salaries
79 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineer Manager. Median offered base salary $205,171; middle half $196,000–$222,558.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 77 | $205,171 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2 | $134,836 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $204,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $260,948 |
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 | 49 | $207,408 |
| FY2024 | 22 | $202,736 |
| FY2025 | 6 | $208,300 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $220,763 |
Cities
- Cupertino, CA55
- Sunnyvale, CA7
- Austin, TX6
- Seattle, WA3
- San Francisco, CA3
- San Diego, CA2
- Boise, ID2
- Elk Grove, 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).