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Software Development Engineer - Security: H-1B salaries
70 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineer - Security. Median offered base salary $194,942; middle half $163,550–$212,202.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 69 | $196,943 |
| Kubayra Inc | 1 | $80,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $132,100 |
| Level II (qualified) | $187,741 |
| Level III (experienced) | $139,152 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $212,000 |
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 | 7 | $212,000 |
| FY2024 | 11 | $187,737 |
| FY2025 | 25 | $190,486 |
| FY2026 | 27 | $196,943 |
Cities
- Cupertino, CA34
- Austin, TX16
- Seattle, WA11
- San Francisco, CA4
- Cupertino CA, CA1
- New York, NY1
- Sunnyvale, CA1
- Pleasanton, CA1
- Bldg 3, 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).