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Software Engineer (4): H-1B salaries
575 labor condition applications used the job title Software Engineer (4). Median offered base salary $157,581; middle half $145,600–$170,980.
Applications (LCAs)575
Median offered salary$157,581
Middle half of salaries$145,600–$170,980
10th–90th percentile$124,987–$180,710
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $95,200 |
| Level II (qualified) | $122,400 |
| Level III (experienced) | $151,819 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $167,621 |
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 | 131 | $148,013 |
| FY2024 | 146 | $152,510 |
| FY2025 | 157 | $163,862 |
| FY2026 | 119 | $174,015 |
Cities
- Santa Monica, CA96
- Seattle, WA83
- Palo Alto, CA78
- Bellevue, WA48
- Charlotte, NC46
- Sterling, VA36
- New York, NY33
- San Francisco, CA20
- Nashville, TN19
- San Diego, CA16
- Irving, TX13
- Mountain View, CA11
- Southfield, MI10
- Austin, TX8
- San Jose, CA6
- Minneapolis, MN4
- Spring, TX3
- Phoenix, AZ3
- Dallas, TX2
- Addison, TX2
- Chandler, AZ2
- Westlake, TX2
- Fremont, CA2
- Iselin, NJ2
- McKinney, TX1
- Durham, NC1
- Westminster, CO1
- Plymouth Meeting, PA1
- Atlanta, GA1
- Antioch, 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).