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Software Development Engineer - Server: H-1B salaries
54 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineer - Server. Median offered base salary $192,574; middle half $180,808–$207,398.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 54 | $192,574 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $171,600 |
| Level III (experienced) | $180,710 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $202,400 |
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 | 16 | $208,750 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $196,852 |
| FY2025 | 18 | $193,943 |
| FY2026 | 15 | $181,100 |
Cities
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).