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Software Development Engineering Manager: H-1B salaries
163 labor condition applications used the job title Software Development Engineering Manager. Median offered base salary $216,590; middle half $199,628–$229,000.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 163 | $216,590 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $216,590 |
| Level III (experienced) | $255,445 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $232,100 |
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 | 21 | $205,171 |
| FY2024 | 28 | $208,036 |
| FY2025 | 64 | $216,590 |
| FY2026 | 49 | $224,534 |
Cities
- Cupertino, CA96
- Sunnyvale, CA17
- Seattle, WA16
- Austin, TX14
- San Diego, CA10
- San Francisco, CA3
- Santa Clara, CA3
- New York, NY2
- Cambridge, MA1
- Redwood City, 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).