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Systems/Software Engineer: H-1B salaries
197 labor condition applications used the job title Systems/Software Engineer. Median offered base salary $135,000; middle half $112,455–$166,840.
Applications (LCAs)197
Median offered salary$135,000
Middle half of salaries$112,455–$166,840
10th–90th percentile$98,474–$198,019
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $102,294 |
| Level II (qualified) | $120,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $152,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $175,500 |
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 | 139 | $142,470 |
| FY2024 | 27 | $113,500 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $107,000 |
| FY2026 | 12 | $103,673 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA24
- Durham, NC22
- Roseville, CA22
- Santa Clara, CA11
- Austin, TX10
- New York, NY9
- Seattle, WA7
- Pittsburgh, PA7
- Spring, TX6
- Bloomington, MN5
- Irving, TX4
- Fort Collins, CO3
- Andover, MA3
- Chicago, IL3
- Boise, ID3
- Atlanta, GA3
- Frisco, TX2
- Orlando, FL2
- Los Angeles, CA2
- Hillsboro, OR2
- Redmond, WA2
- Billerica, MA2
- Madison, CT2
- Franklin, WI2
- Aliso Viejo, CA2
- Buffalo, IL2
- Milpitas, CA1
- Rockville, MD1
- Renton, WA1
- Fruit Cove, FL1
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).