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Software Programmer I: H-1B salaries
189 labor condition applications used the job title Software Programmer I. Median offered base salary $80,750; middle half $72,000–$94,000.
Applications (LCAs)189
Median offered salary$80,750
Middle half of salaries$72,000–$94,000
10th–90th percentile$63,839–$102,125
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mphasis Corporation | 187 | $80,000 |
| Science Systems and Applications, Inc. | 2 | $108,058 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $80,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $108,058 |
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 | 68 | $75,500 |
| FY2024 | 73 | $80,000 |
| FY2025 | 35 | $91,900 |
| FY2026 | 13 | $95,000 |
Cities
- Austin, TX19
- Spring, TX17
- Collierville, TN15
- Lone Tree, CO14
- Westlake, TX9
- Charlotte, NC9
- Southlake, TX9
- Houston, TX8
- Irving, TX7
- Colorado Springs, CO7
- Jersey City, NJ5
- Wilmington, DE5
- Roanoke, TX4
- Lonetree, CO4
- Memphis, TN3
- Fremont, CA3
- Newark, DE3
- Phoenix, AZ3
- New York, NY3
- Leander, TX3
- Cleveland, OH2
- San Jose, CA2
- Richfield, OH2
- Dunwoody, GA2
- Chicago, IL2
- Topeka, KS2
- Fort Collins, CO2
- Lanham, MD1
- Farmington, CT1
- Bristol, CT1
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).