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Software Engineer USDS: H-1B salaries
71 labor condition applications used the job title Software Engineer USDS. Median offered base salary $193,090; middle half $149,240–$252,735.
Applications (LCAs)71
Median offered salary$193,090
Middle half of salaries$149,240–$252,735
10th–90th percentile$144,000–$280,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. | 67 | $193,090 |
| TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC | 4 | $266,516 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $146,307 |
| Level II (qualified) | $168,490 |
| Level III (experienced) | $185,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $264,514 |
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 | 22 | $225,340 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $253,848 |
| FY2025 | 39 | $149,365 |
| FY2026 | 5 | $185,000 |
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).