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Software Engineer (Java Developer): H-1B salaries
76 labor condition applications used the job title Software Engineer (Java Developer). Median offered base salary $102,877; middle half $94,033–$114,400.
Applications (LCAs)76
Median offered salary$102,877
Middle half of salaries$94,033–$114,400
10th–90th percentile$85,530–$135,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $90,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $102,688 |
| Level III (experienced) | $130,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $143,000 |
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 | 17 | $100,000 |
| FY2024 | 29 | $101,608 |
| FY2025 | 17 | $114,400 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $109,564 |
Cities
- Plano, TX8
- Charlotte, NC5
- Chicago, IL4
- Bloomington, IL3
- Allen, TX3
- Greenwood Village, CO3
- Wilmington, DE3
- Collierville, TN3
- Sunnyvale, CA3
- Jersey City, NJ2
- McLean, VA2
- Phoenix, AZ2
- Providence, RI2
- Atlanta, GA2
- Irving, TX2
- Manassas, VA2
- Minneapolis, MN2
- Duluth, GA2
- Overland Park, KS1
- Trenton, NJ1
- Farmers Branch, TX1
- Frisco, TX1
- Boise, ID1
- Live Oak, TX1
- Maryland Heights, MO1
- Dallas, TX1
- Memphis, TN1
- Coppell, TX1
- San Antonio, TX1
- Springfield, MO1
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).