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Computer Programmers in San Francisco, CA: H-1B salaries
255 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in San Francisco, CA. Median offered base salary $121,580; middle half $107,440–$144,938.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $84,157 |
| Level II (qualified) | $115,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $134,882 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $170,081 |
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.
Employers
Job titles
- Software Engineer49
- Software Programmer II23
- Computer Programmer17
- Senior Technical Consultant14
- Technical Consultant12
- Software Development Engineer II10
- Programmer Analyst8
- Senior Software Engineer8
- Project Manager - III5
- Senior Technical Lead5
- Lead Consultant5
- Java Developer4
- Packaged App Development Assoc Manager4
- Computer Programmer II4
- Application Developer3
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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).